talian “Wedding” Soup – Reimagined with Chicken, Greens & Quinoa Orzo
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By Justin Eppley
talian “Wedding” Soup – Reimagined with Chicken, Greens & Quinoa Orzo
Classic Italian comfort, now gentle on your gut and full of brightness.
Updated at: Fri, 11 Apr 2025 17:08:12 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Great
Glycemic Index
42
Low
Glycemic Load
7
Low
Nutrition per serving
Calories178.8 kcal (9%)
Total Fat9.5 g (14%)
Carbs16.2 g (6%)
Sugars3.5 g (4%)
Protein9 g (18%)
Sodium420.7 mg (21%)
Fiber3.1 g (11%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
4 servings
1 Tbspolive oil
2cloves garlic
minced
1leek
small, or shallot, thinly sliced
1zucchini
small, diced
1 cupchicken
shredded cooked, or chickpeas for veg version
4 cupslow-sodium veggie broth
or chicken
½ cuporzo
cooked gluten-free, or quinoa
3 cupsSwiss chard
chopped, or spinach
1 Tbspfresh dill
or parsley
0.5lemon
Zest and juice of, optional, or skip for lower acid
salt
white pepper
to taste
Instructions
Step 1
Sauté leek and garlic in olive oil until soft. Add zucchini and cook for 2–3 more minutes.
Step 2
Add broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 3
Stir in chicken (or chickpeas) and cooked orzo/quinoa. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 4
Stir in greens and herbs. Cook until wilted.
Step 5
Finish with lemon zest and a small splash of juice if tolerated.
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