Chicken Orzo Soup
Cozy, comforting, and full of flavor, Chicken Orzo Soup is the perfect meal to warm you up on chilly days, packed with veggies and ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Healthy
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups kale, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
- Brown the chicken: Add diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned and no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the broth: Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Cook the orzo: Stir in orzo and cook for about 8 minutes until al dente.
- Incorporate the greens: Add kale, lemon juice, and zest. Season with salt and pepper, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until kale is wilted.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and enjoy warm.
Notes
For best results, don’t overcook the orzo and consider keeping it separate if storing leftovers. Add lemon juice for brightness.