Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
User Reviews
4.2
15 reviews
Good
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
6 Servings
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Calories
235 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Soup
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Cuisine
Italian
Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
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Wholesome and hearty, this chicken orzo soup is a cozy meal that can be whipped up in no time. With ingredients you likely already have, it's a go-to for stress-free dinners.
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Ingredients
- 4 teaspoons olive oil divided
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into ¾ –inch pieces
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
- ½ yellow onion chopped
- 3 carrots cut into half-circles
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon ground oregano
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley
- 4 basil leaves thinly sliced
- grated Parmesan cheese for serving if desired
Instructions
- Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil in a large saucepan set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken, salt and pepper, and sauté until just cooked through. Transfer the chicken to a bowl, cover with foil and keep warm.
- Turn the heat to medium and heat the remaining 2 teaspoons of oil in the saucepan. Add the onions and carrots, and cook until the vegetables are starting to soften, about 5 minutes. Add the garlic, oregano and red pepper flakes, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook at a lively simmer for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the orzo and cook until tender, about 10 minutes. Throughout cooking, scrape the bottom of the saucepan with a wooden spoon to stop the orzo from sticking. Be careful not to splash the hot liquid on yourself!
- Stir in the cooked chicken, parsley and basil. Serve with grated Parmesan cheese, if desired.
Notes
- Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the built-in recipe card calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1.5cups
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
24g
(8%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
6g
(9%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
52mg
(17%)
Sodium
937mg
(39%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1.5cups | |
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 52mg | 17% |
| Sodium | 937mg | 39% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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4.2
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