Description
Warm and hearty, this chicken orzo soup combines tender chicken, savory broth, and delicate orzo pasta for a comforting meal that’s perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
- Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Orzo pasta
- Carrots
- Celery
- Onion
- Garlic
- Low-sodium chicken broth
- Fresh thyme and parsley
- Lemon juice
- Olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, warm olive oil. Add onions, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until fragrant.
- Push vegetables aside and add seasoned chicken breasts; sear until golden brown on both sides.
- Pour in low-sodium chicken broth, bring to a gentle simmer while scraping the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in orzo pasta and thyme; cook until al dente (about 10 minutes).
- Remove chicken, shred it using two forks, then return to the pot.
- Finish with lemon juice and fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg