Description
Warm, comforting Chicken and Orzo Soup infused with garlic and paprika is a delightful dish perfect for chilly nights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tsp smoked paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prep Your Ingredients: Gather all ingredients. Dice the onion, chop the celery, slice the carrots, and mince the garlic.
- 2. Sauté Your Veggies: In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil. Sauté onion, celery, and carrots until softened (about 5 minutes).
- 3. Add Garlic & Chicken: Stir in minced garlic until fragrant (around 1 minute). Add chicken breasts whole to the pot.
- 4. Pour in Broth & Season: Add chicken broth and smoked paprika. Bring to a gentle boil; season with salt and pepper. Simmer until chicken is cooked through (15-20 minutes).
- 5. Cook the Orzo: Remove chicken from the pot; shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the pot along with orzo pasta. Cook for another 10 minutes until al dente.
- 6. Serve It Up: Ladle soup into bowls and enjoy this comforting dish!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: - For added nutrition, mix in spinach or kale before serving. - To enhance flavor, sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley before serving.