Food Network Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup Recipe

Total time: 65 minutes

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Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 46g per serving. The amount is close to the maximum number of net carbs allowed for the keto diet and much higher than the standard recommendation of 25g Net Carbs. You'll have little flexibility to consume additional foods that contain carbs.

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Keto & Health Insights for Food Network Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup Recipe

  • Net Carbs are 7% of calories per serving, at 46g per serving. This food is at the upper limits (extremely risky) of what's considered keto-friendly and much higher than standard net carb guidelines for the keto diet. You risk kicking yourself out of ketosis and there's little flexibility to eat more foods that contain carbs. It's recommended that you track the macros of your daily food consumptions—this makes it easier to avoid overconsumption.
  • This food contains trans fat, a type of fat that's considered extremely unhealthy. Trans-fatty acids elevate bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol. And increases the likelihood for heart disease, strokes, and Type 2 diabetes. The FDA has mostly banned high amounts of trans-fatty acids in prepared foods, but you can still find trans fat quantities on food labels. Especially for most fast-food meals. Learn more about unhealthy fats.
  • This food's %DV (daily value percentage) for sodium is 43%. At 999mg, it's considered high in sodium according to the FDA's standard for %DV (daily value percentage), which considers any food with %DV of more than 20% as high in sodium. The organization recommends 2300mg of sodium as the daily limit. High sodium is believed to be associated with health problems such as heart disease, strokes, high blood pressure, and kidney malfunctions. There's also a belief that diets with high amounts of salt correlates with obesity, but the link hasn't proven to be so direct. Instead, salt may trigger overeating by increasing the feeling of hunger, according to studies referenced in this WebMD article about salt & obesity. Add-ons such as sauces and condiments are the usual high-sodium culprits in most restaurant meals. Sodium additives are responsible for most high sodium amounts in packaged foods, especially frozen meals. For most adults, a healthy range for daily maximum sodium consumption is between 1500-2300mg; foods should be within 5%-20% DV per serving.
  • This meal may require cooking oil. Not all cooking oils are healthy. Extra virgin olive oil and avocado oil are the best cooking oils to use in recipes, whereas plant-based oils are the worst for your health. Virgin coconut oil and butter fall in the middle. Learn more about the healthiest and unhealthiest cooking oils.

Food Network Chicken Lemon Orzo Soup Recipe Nutrition Label

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 6 servings   ( 877 g )
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 667
Total Fat: 38g
Saturated Fat: 15g
Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g
Monounsaturated Fat: 15g
Trans Fat: 1g
Cholesterol: 109mg
Sodium: 999mg
Total Carbohydrates: 49g
Dietary Fiber: 3g
Sugar: 15g
Protein: 32g
Calcium: 95mg Iron: 4mg
Potassium: 1164mg Vitamin A: 345mcg
Vitamin C: 37mg Vitamin D: 0mcg

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 carrots, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 shallots, diced
  • 1/4 cup dry sherry
  • 1 gallon good chicken stock
  • 4 sprigs fresh thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 chicken breasts, bone-in, skin on
  • Zest of 2 lemons
  • 1 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup orzo, cooked until al dente according to package directions
  • 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves, chopped
  • Lemon wedges, for garnishing
  • Butter crackers, such as Ritz, for garnishing

Instructions

Visit Food Network's website to view the recipe instructions. (Via Edamam)