Chicken Orzo Soup

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This quick chicken orzo soup has warm, comforting flavors from the perfect combination of broth, chicken and vegetables. The orzo makes it filling without weighing it down.

Pam Lolley

Updated on April 19, 2024

Tested by

EatingWell Test Kitchen

Reviewed by Dietitian

Emily Lachtrupp, M.S., RD

Chicken Orzo Soup — Photo: Photography / Jennifer Causey, Styling / Melissa Gray / Kay Clarke

Active Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

Servings:

Nutrition Profile:

Nut-Free Dairy-Free Soy-Free High-Protein Egg-Free

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Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
4 medium carrots, thinly sliced
2 large celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 small yellow onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
8 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
3 cups shredded cooked chicken breast
¾ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
¼ teaspoon ground pepper
1 cup whole-wheat orzo

Directions

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or other large pot over medium-high heat. Add carrots, celery, onion and garlic; cook, stirring often, until the vegetables are just soft, about 8 minutes. Stir in broth, chicken, salt, Italian seasoning and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and gently boil, undisturbed, for 5 minutes. Stir in orzo and cook, undisturbed, until the orzo is tender, 8 to 10 minutes.

Originally appeared: EatingWell.com, January 2022

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

454	Calories
12g	Fat
41g	Carbs
43g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Serving Size about 2 cups
Calories 454
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 41g	15%
Dietary Fiber 9g	32%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 43g	86%
Total Fat 12g	15%
Saturated Fat 2g	10%
Cholesterol 89mg	30%
Vitamin A 10358IU	207%
Sodium 722mg	31%
Potassium 586mg	12%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.

Chicken Orzo Soup

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