Chicken Soup With Orzo Recipe

Name: Chicken Soup With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (3-pound) package chicken pieces; 3 quarts water; 1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges; 1 cup chopped carrot; 1 cup chopped celery; 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 1 1/2 cups sliced carrot; 1 cup diced celery; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil; 1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1 bay leaf; 1/2 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

Servings: persons

1 (3-pound) package chicken pieces
3 quarts water
1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges
1 cup chopped carrot
1 cup chopped celery
1 tablespoon black peppercorns
1 1/2 cups sliced carrot
1 cup diced celery
2 tablespoons chopped fresh or 2 teaspoons dried basil
1 teaspoon chopped fresh or 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 bay leaf
1/2 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

1
Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Rinse chicken under cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Combine chicken and 3 quarts water in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Add the onion, chopped carrot, chopped celery, and peppercorns; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
2
Remove the chicken from broth, reserving broth; cool. Remove chicken from bones; cut meat into bite-size pieces. Strain chicken broth through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids. Add enough water to broth to measure 10 cups; pour broth mixture into stockpot. Add sliced carrot, diced celery, basil, oregano, salt, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Add chicken and orzo; cook 8 minutes or until pasta is done.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (3-pound) package chicken pieces, 3 quarts water, 1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges, 1 cup chopped carrot, and more.

Yes, Chicken Soup With Orzo 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.

Chicken Soup With Orzo

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