Description
Chicken Orzo Tomato Soup is a heartwarming dish that brings together tender chicken, al dente orzo, and vibrant tomatoes into a comforting bowl of goodness. Perfect for chilly evenings, this soup not only warms your body but also nourishes your soul with its rich flavors and delightful textures. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, it’s the ultimate hug in a bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (preferably fire-roasted)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Sauté onions and carrots for about 5 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Push the vegetables to one side and add the chicken breasts. Brown on both sides for about 5 minutes each.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes (with juices), stirring well to combine.
- Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then add orzo pasta. Simmer for about 10 minutes until orzo is al dente.
- Stir in fresh spinach and let it wilt down for about 2 minutes.
- Serve warm, optionally topped with grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 2 cups)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 70mg