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Nutrition per serving
440
Calories
Per serving, as packaged by Blue Apron. Oils, salt & pepper added at home aren't included.
🧾 Diet fit
Based on this meal's macros per serving
✕ High protein✓ Under 500 cal
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Allergens & dietary
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Dietary✓ Vegetarian✓ American
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Ingredients
4 oz Orzo Pasta
1 cup Chicken Stock
6 oz Carrots
3 oz Baby Spinach
1 each Yellow Onion
1 each Lemon
¼ cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
3 tbsp Basil Pesto
¼ tsp Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
How to make it
1
Bring a medium pot of salted water (3/4 full) to a boil. Add the pasta. Cook stirring occasionally 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water (1 1/2 cups for 4 servings). Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil to coat. Rinse out the pot.
2
In the same pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high. Add the aromatics and any diced vegetables; season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring occasionally 3-4 minutes until softened. Pour in the broth and reserved pasta water; bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer 4-5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Stir in any butter or cheese until melted and combined. Taste and season. Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan.
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Blue Apron puts Lemon Orzo & Vegetable Soup with with Basil Pesto on the menu as a Poultry dish that holds up on a weeknight without asking much of the cook. At 440 kcal per serving, the numbers fit most balanced eating frameworks without adjustment.
Soup is a primarily liquid food, generally served warm or hot, though it is sometimes served chilled, made by cooking or otherwise combining meat or vegetables with stock, milk, or water. According to The Oxford Companion to Food, soup is the main generic term for liquid savoury dishes; others include broth, bisque, consommé, potage and many more. [1]
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Daily calorie contribution22% of 2,000 cal target
⏱️ Est. time: 16 min
🍽️ Serves: 1 serving
🌿 Vegetarian⚡ Under 500 cal
✓ Perfect for
Low-calorie targets
Vegetarians
⚠ Not ideal for
High-protein requirements
Vegans
How to make it
Bring a medium pot of salted water (3/4 full) to a boil. Add the pasta. Cook stirring occasionally 8-10 minutes until tender. Drain, reserving 3/4 cup pasta water (1 1/2 cups for 4 servings). Transfer to a bowl and drizzle with olive oil to coat. Rinse out the pot.
In the same pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium-high. Add the aromatics and any diced vegetables; season with salt and pepper. Cook stirring occasionally 3-4 minutes until softened. Pour in the broth and reserved pasta water; bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer 4-5 minutes. Add the cooked pasta and a generous squeeze of lemon juice. Stir in any butter or cheese until melted and combined. Taste and season. Ladle into bowls and top with parmesan.
How many calories are in Lemon Orzo & Vegetable Soup?
Lemon Orzo & Vegetable Soup contains 440 kcal per serving, portioned as with Basil Pesto.
Which meal service offers Lemon Orzo & Vegetable Soup?
Lemon Orzo & Vegetable Soup is offered by Blue Apron. Read the full Blue Apron review on MealFan for pricing, freshness ratings, and how Blue Apron compares to competitors.
Is Lemon Orzo & Vegetable Soup vegetarian?
Lemon Orzo & Vegetable Soup is tagged as Vegetarian, American on the Blue Apron menu. For specific allergen details, refer to the card included with your delivery.
How long does Lemon Orzo & Vegetable Soup take to prepare?
Lemon Orzo & Vegetable Soup is made in 2 steps. Estimated active time is about 16 minutes based on the recipe instructions.
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