Chicken And Orzo Soup With Arugula And Basil Recipe

Name: Chicken And Orzo Soup With Arugula And Basil
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (32 ounce) container chicken stock; 2 cups water; 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil; 3/4 lb chicken tenders, cut into small pieces; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped; 1 bay leaf; 1 onion, finely chopped; 1 carrot, finely chopped; 1/3 lb mushroom, quartered; salt, to taste; pepper, to taste; 2/3 cup orzo pasta; 2 cups arugula, chopped; 1 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped; 1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated; parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Servings: persons

1 (32 ounce) container chicken stock
2 cups water
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
3/4 lb chicken tenders, cut into small pieces
2 tablespoons fresh thyme, chopped
1 bay leaf
1 onion, finely chopped
1 carrot, finely chopped
1/3 lb mushroom, quartered
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
2/3 cup orzo pasta
2 cups arugula, chopped
1 cup fresh basil leaf, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon peel, grated
parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

1
In medium soup pot, bring the chicken stock and water to a low boil.
2
Meanwhile, in another soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat; add the chicken tenders and cook, stirring unitl lightly browned, about 5 minutes.
3
Add the thyme and bay leaf, then stir in the onion, carrot and mushrooms, season with salt and pepper.
4
Cover the pan and cook the vegetables until softened, 6-7 minutes.
5
Pour the hot stock over the vegetables and bring to a boil.
6
Stir in the orzo and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes.
7
Remove from the heat and add the arugula and basil to wilt.
8
Stir in the lemon peel, discard the bay leaf and season with salt and pepper.
9
Serve with lots of grated cheese at table.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (32 ounce) container chicken stock, 2 cups water, 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 3/4 lb chicken tenders, cut into small pieces, and more.

Yes, Chicken And Orzo Soup With Arugula And Basil falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken And Orzo Soup With Arugula And Basil

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