Description
Chicken Orzo Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, hearty orzo pasta, and a medley of vibrant vegetables in a flavorful broth. This cozy dish warms both body and soul, making it perfect for family gatherings or a quiet evening in. With its delectable taste and inviting aroma, it’s sure to become a beloved staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 1 tsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic.
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté the onions, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5 minutes).
- Add minced garlic and sear the chicken breasts until golden brown on both sides (3–4 minutes per side).
- Pour in the chicken broth and season with salt and pepper; bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in orzo pasta; reduce heat to simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes until the orzo is al dente.
- Add fresh thyme and parsley just before serving. Finish with a splash of lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg