Description
A hearty chicken orzo tomato soup that combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, and fresh tomatoes for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add diced chicken and cook until no longer pink.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken broth, basil, and oregano.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add orzo and cook for an additional 10 minutes until tender.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
- Reheat on the stove before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like spinach or zucchini.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Chicken Orzo Tomato Soup, Soup, Chicken Soup, Comfort Food