Description
Chicken Orzo Soup is the ultimate comfort dish, combining tender shredded chicken, small orzo pasta, and savory ingredients into a delightful bowl of warmth. This Mediterranean-inspired soup features diced tomatoes and Kalamata olives, enriching the broth with vibrant flavors that are sure to satisfy your taste buds. Perfect for chilly evenings or any time you need a cozy meal, this easy-to-make recipe comes together in just 45 minutes. Garnished with fresh parsley, each serving is not only comforting but also bursts with wholesome goodness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1/2 cup Kalamata olives, pitted and halved
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook chicken for 6-8 minutes per side until no longer pink. Shred and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion for 5-7 minutes until softened; add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
- Stir in undrained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.
- Add orzo and shredded chicken; simmer for 8-10 minutes until orzo is tender.
- Mix in Kalamata olives; adjust seasoning as desired.
- Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Mediterranean, Comfort
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 289
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 54mg