Description
Chicken Orzo Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender shredded chicken, small orzo pasta, and a variety of diced vegetables in a creamy, flavorful broth. This hearty soup is not only soothing but also incredibly satisfying, making it a perfect choice for chilly days or when you need a nourishing meal. With its wholesome ingredients and rich flavors, this Chicken Orzo Soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a medium pot, cover the chicken breasts with water and bring to a boil. Simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through. Shred the chicken and set aside.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat. Sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 8-10 minutes until tender-crisp.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Sprinkle flour over the vegetables and stir for one minute to form a roux.
- Gradually whisk in chicken broth until smooth; bring to simmer.
- Stir in whole milk and shredded chicken. Add orzo, salt, and pepper; simmer for 10-12 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Remove from heat and stir in parsley.
- Serve hot in bowls.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg