1 small head kale chopped<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nInstructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Heat the avocado oil in a large stock pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the onion and saut\u00e9, stirring occasionally, until translucent, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the carrots, parsnips, celery, and garlic and continue saut\u00e9ing, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are softened but still al dente, about 3 to 5 minutes.<\/li>\n
- Add the chopped chicken and cook just long enough to brown the meat, about 2 to 3 minutes.<\/li>\n
- Add the remaining ingredients, stir well and cover. Cook at a gentle simmer, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes (ideally one hour). Taste soup for flavor and add more sea salt if desired. Serve and enjoy!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
This recipe is a winter favorite. It\u2019s filled with flavor and nutrients. Lemons are great source of Vitamin C, which reduces inflammation and helps with immunity. Kale is another superfood because of its many health benefits. One cup of Kale has all the Vitamins A, C, and K recommended for daily allowance, according to www.thefoodiephysician.com.<\/p>\n
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Author: Breana Killeen of EatingWell Magazine<\/p>\n
Prep time:\u00a0 40 mins<\/p>\n
Cook time:\u00a0 40 mins<\/p>\n
Total time:\u00a0 40 mins<\/p>\n
Serves: 6<\/p>\n
Ingredients<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided<\/li>\n
- 1-pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces<\/li>\n
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano and\/or thyme, divided<\/li>\n
- 1\u2009\u00bc teaspoons salt, divided<\/li>\n
- \u00be teaspoon ground pepper, divided<\/li>\n
- 2 cups chopped onions<\/li>\n
- 1 cup chopped carrots<\/li>\n
- 1 cup chopped celery<\/li>\n
- 2 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n
- 1 bay leaf<\/li>\n
- 4 cups unsalted chicken broth<\/li>\n
- \u2154 cup orzo pasta, preferably whole-wheat<\/li>\n
- 4 cups chopped kale<\/li>\n
- 1 lemon, zested and juiced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Instructions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n- Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sprinkle with 1\/2 teaspoon each oregano (and\/or thyme), salt and pepper. Cook, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken to a plate.<\/li>\n
- Add the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onions, carrots and celery to the pan. Cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the vegetables are soft and lightly browned, 3 to 5 minutes. Add garlic, bay leaf and the remaining 1\/2 teaspoon oregano (and\/or thyme). Cook, stirring, until fragrant, 30 to 60 seconds.<\/li>\n
- Add broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Add orzo. Reduce heat to maintain a simmer, cover and cook for 5 minutes. Add kale and the chicken, along with any accumulated juices. Continue cooking until the orzo is tender and the chicken is cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes more<\/li>\n
- Remove from heat. Discard bay leaf. Stir in lemon zest, lemon juice and the remaining 3\/4 teaspoon salt and 1\/4 teaspoon pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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