Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup

a bowl of creamy chicken soup with parsley and parmesan.

5 from 1 vote

This Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup is creamy, hearty, cozy, and delicious. It's the perfect quick, and easy soup to make for busy weeknights.

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Entrees

Cuisine: Italian-Inspired

Diet: Low Fat

Servings:

Calories: 242.34kcal

Author: Tracey Gene

Ingredients

¾ lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
3-4 tbsp olive oil
1 cup yellow onion diced
1 cup celery diced
1 ½ cup carrots diced
4 garlic cloves minced
¾ cup orzo pasta uncooked
6 cups chicken broth
½ tsp sweet paprika
2 tsp thyme
½ tsp celery seeds
½ tsp rosemary
¼ cup flat-leaf parsley minced, plus more to serve
2-3 bay leaf
1 tsp salt plus more to taste
¼ tsp black pepper plus more to taste and serve
freshly shaved parmesan cheese to serve
fresh lemon juice to serve

Instructions

Sear Chicken. Heat the olive oil in a large soup pot or a dutch oven over medium. Once the oil is glistening, add the chicken breasts and sear on each side for about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate.
3-4 tbsp olive oil, 3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
Saute Veggies. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots to the same pot, along with the spices except for the bay leaves, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes; then add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes longer.
1 cup yellow onion, 1 cup celery, 1 1/2 cup carrots, 4 garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp sweet paprika, 2 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp celery seeds, 1/2 tsp rosemary, 1 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper
Add Orzo and Broth. Add orzo to the pot and give it a quick stir. Next, add the chicken breast, broth, bay leaves, and fresh flat parsley leaves. Bring to a boil and reduce heat to a simmer over medium heat for about 15 minutes.
3/4 cup orzo pasta, 6 cups chicken broth, 1/4 cup flat-leaf parsley, 2-3 bay leaf
Shred Chicken. Once the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pot to shred it with two forks. Add to the pot and continue simmering until the veggies are tender and the orzo is creamy, about 10-15 minutes. Then, taste the soup to see if you need to add more salt and pepper to your liking.
Serve & Enjoy. Scoop out soup and divide into bowls; add fresh parsley, black pepper, and freshly shaved parmesan cheese, and enjoy.
freshly shaved parmesan cheese, fresh lemon juice

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