ORZO CHICKEN SOUP

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For a different twist on noodle soup, Betty Rench adds orzo, small rice-like grains of pasta. "It cooks up nicely with tender chunks of chicken," she writes from Eaton, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup chopped onion
1 tablespoon butter
3 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth, divided
1/2 cup sliced carrot
1/2 cup chopped celery
1 cup cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, saute onion in butter until tender. Add 1 can broth, carrot and celery; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Add the chicken, orzo, pepper and remaining broth; return to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes or until orzo and vegetables are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 38mg cholesterol, Sodium 890mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 19g protein.

Danni
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I highly recommend this soup. It's easy to make, delicious, and healthy.


MD sakib Talukder
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Amyus Charles
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup for a weeknight meal because it's so easy to make.


Beverly Jimmerson
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Eva Pricess
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I love the addition of lemon zest to this soup. It gives it a bright and refreshing flavor.


Brayli Hutchens
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This soup is a great way to warm up on a cold day.


Pukhtoon Khan1
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I'm not a fan of chicken soup, but I thought I'd try this recipe anyway. I'm glad I did! The soup was flavorful and the orzo was a nice touch.


Kane Bolton
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables.


Mostafa Kara
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup for a weeknight meal because it's so easy to make.


Abdulmajeed Blouch
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This soup is a great make-ahead meal. You can make it ahead of time and then reheat it when you're ready to serve.


Ryan Davis
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I love that this soup is so versatile. You can add or omit vegetables depending on your preferences. You can also use different types of pasta, such as macaroni or penne.


Charlotte Ndima
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have a few pieces of chicken left over after dinner, and this soup is the perfect way to use them up.


Benjamin Mugabe
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I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The soup was delicious. The orzo was cooked perfectly and the broth was flavorful.


Tayaab Javed
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and filling. I love to curl up with a bowl of this soup on a cold day.


Melissa Pruitt
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I especially liked the fact that it's a one-pot meal, so there's less cleanup.


Price Arif
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This soup is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.


Ak Ka
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out perfectly. The broth was rich and flavorful, and the orzo was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this soup again.


Tea Maria Atallah
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This soup was a hit with my family! The combination of orzo, chicken, and vegetables made for a hearty and flavorful dish. I especially loved the addition of lemon zest, which gave the soup a bright and refreshing flavor.