Italian Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe
Fresh and zesty Italian Chicken Orzo Soup recipe, loaded with herbs, chicken, and veggies. This simple Italian Chicken Soup Recipe is healthy and delicious!
Servings: 8
Calories: 347kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 large sweet onion, peeled and chopped
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 cups sliced carrots
- 2 cups sliced celery
- 2 teaspoons dried Italian Seasoning
- 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast
- 12 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup dried orzo pasta (could use whole grain or gluten-free pasta)
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup shaved parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Place the butter, onions, and garlic in a large sauce pot, and set over medium heat. Saute the onions for 3 minutes to soften. Then stir in the carrots, celery, Italian Seasoning, and 1 teaspoon salt. Saute another 3-5 minutes.
- Add whole chicken breasts to the pot. Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and set on a cutting board. Add the orzo to the soup and stir well so it doesn't stick. Chop or shred the chicken into bite-size pieces, then return to the pot.
- When ready to serve, taste, then season with salt and pepper as needed. Stir in the fresh basil leaves and parmesan cheese. Ladle into bowls and serve warm!
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Notes
You can easily substitute whole grain or even gluten-free pasta to suit your diet.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 86mg | Sodium: 2037mg | Potassium: 1171mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 7705IU | Vitamin C: 42mg | Calcium: 166mg | Iron: 2.5mg