Description
A comforting warm chicken orzo soup packed with tender chicken, sweet carrots, aromatic herbs, and hearty orzo, perfect for quick weeknight meals. This easy tomato‑based soup delivers balanced nutrition and soothing flavor in under 40 minutes, making it an ideal go‑to recipe for busy families seeking a nourishing, homemade bowl of comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Stir in garlic, oregano, and basil; cook 1 minute.
- Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a simmer.
- Add shredded chicken and orzo; cook until orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper; serve hot.
Notes
- For extra depth, use low‑sodium chicken broth and add a splash of olive oil at the end. Leftovers store well refrigerated for up to four days
- reheat gently and add fresh orzo if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: warm chicken orzo soup, easy chicken soup recipe, chicken orzo soup, quick chicken dinner, comfort soup recipe, orzo pasta soup, chicken broth soup, healthy chicken soup, meal prep soup