Chicken Orzo Soup
Our homemade Chicken Orzo Soup is a bowl full of comfort food. Brimming with lemon flavor and a hint of fresh ginger, our chicken and orzo soup recipe is easy to make and will be on your table in just 30 minutes.
Servings: 4
Calories: 243kcal
Ingredients
- 1 Tbs. olive oil
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- ½ cup chopped celery
- 2 Tbs. minced fresh ginger
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- 1 tsp. dried Italian seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
- 2/3 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- 3 Tbs. lemon juice
Instructions
- Heat oil in saucepot over medium-high heat.
- Cook onion, carrots, celery, ginger, garlic and Italian seasoning until vegetables are tender crisp, 5-7 minutes.
- Add broth and bring to a boil.
- Stir in chicken and uncooked pasta and cook, uncovered, until pasta is al dente, about 9 minutes.
- Stir in parsley and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper, if desired.
Notes
Makes 6 cups/4 servings
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Replace the italian seasoning with dried oregano or dried marjoram
- Stir in your favorite baby greens
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 26mg | Sodium: 1355mg | Potassium: 680mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5762IU | Vitamin C: 40mg | Calcium: 84mg | Iron: 2mg