Chicken Orzo Soup
This easy chicken orzo soup is a cozy, homemade favorite made with chicken breast, vegetables, and orzo pasta in a flavorful broth. Simple to prepare and perfect for cooler days, it’s a comforting meal the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 carrots chopped
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1/2 yellow onion chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley chopped
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or soup pot, heat the chicken and broth to boiling. Reduce the heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Once it's cooked, remove the chicken, transfer to a cutting board, and chop it into chunks.
- While the chicken and broth are simmering, chop the carrots, celery, and onion. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium low heat. Cook the veggies, stirring occasionally, until tender.
- Add vegetables, pasta, and seasonings (except parsley) to the Dutch oven and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Simmer on low for 10-12 minutes, or until pasta is tender.
- Add chopped chicken and parsley to the soup, and simmer for 15 more minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Allow the soup to sit for a couple of minutes before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 346kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 32gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 1482mgPotassium: 772mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5551IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 63mgIron: 2mg
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