Chicken Vegetable Soup with Orzo Recipe

Name: Chicken Vegetable Soup with Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 8 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth; 1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts; 2 carrots, peeled, sliced; 2 stalks celery, chopped; 2 bay leaves; 1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked; 1 cup frozen peas; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese

Servings: persons

1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing
4 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth
1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 carrots, peeled, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup Kraft 100% Parmesan Aged Grated Cheese

1
Heat dressing in Dutch oven or stockpot on medium heat.
2
Add garlic; cook and stir 2 min.
3
Add next 5 ingredients.
4
Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min.
5
Add pasta and peas; simmer 15 min.
6
or until pasta is tender and chicken is done (165F).
7
Remove and discard bay leaves.
8
Remove chicken; cut into bite-size pieces.
9
Return to soup along with the parsley; stir.
10
Cook 1 min.
11
Serve topped with cheese.

1231

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

197

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup Kraft Zesty Italian Dressing, 4 cloves garlic, minced, 8 cups 25%-less-sodium chicken broth, 1 lb. (450 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts, and more.

Yes, Chicken Vegetable 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Chicken Vegetable Soup with Orzo

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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