Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe

Name: Chicken Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more as needed; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes; Salt and pepper; 1 yellow onion, diced; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 3 medium carrots, sliced into coins; 3 celery ribs, trimmed and chopped; 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/4 cup dry white wine; 4 cups homemade or low sodium broth (vegetable or chicken is fine); 4 cups water; 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro; 1 fresh or dried bay leaf; 1/2 cup orzo; 6 leaves Lacinato kale, stem removed and roughly chopped

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more as needed
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes
Salt and pepper
1 yellow onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
3 medium carrots, sliced into coins
3 celery ribs, trimmed and chopped
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/4 cup dry white wine
4 cups homemade or low sodium broth (vegetable or chicken is fine)
4 cups water
1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro
1 fresh or dried bay leaf
1/2 cup orzo
6 leaves Lacinato kale, stem removed and roughly chopped

1
Start by cooking the chicken. In a saute pan, heat 2 tablespoons olive oil over medium to medium-high heat. Add chicken breast to pan and season with salt and pepper to taste. Saute until chicken is browned on all sides and mostly cooked through, about 8 minutes. Set aside.
2
As chicken is cooking (yes, multi-task), heat the other 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let cook until softened, about 10 minutes. Add tomato paste and white wine to deglaze the bottom of the pan. Let the wine simmer and thicken for 3 minutes. Add cooked chicken pieces to the pot.
3
Stir in broth, water, cilantro, the bay leaf, and a good amount of salt and pepper. Cover and bring to a boil. Lower to a simmer and let cook for 10 minutes.
4
Add orzo and kale. Re-cover the pot and let the orzo cook in the soup for 8 minutes.
5
There you have it folks: Time to dish up a homemade bowl of chicken noodle soup for the kiddos. To store, place the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.

574

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided, plus more as needed, 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut into small cubes, Salt and pepper, 1 yellow onion, diced, and more.

Yes, Chicken Orzo Soup 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Orzo Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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