Chicken Orzo Soup: Easy, Hearty Comfort for Your Family
A warm and comforting chicken orzo soup that your family will love.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onions, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened.
- Add garlic and thyme, cooking for another minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts and broth, bringing to a simmer. Cook until chicken is fully cooked, about 20 minutes.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return it to the pot.
- Add orzo to the soup and cook according to package instructions, about 8-10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve warm.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider adding a squeeze of lemon juice before serving.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg