Chicken-Orzo Soup

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4 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 cups)
By Jackie Mills
October 2009
RECIPE BY Cooking Light

Nothing says comfort like a bowl of hearty chicken soup. Pair with a sandwich for a simple, comforting dinner option.

Ingredients

  • 1 (32-ounce) container fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth, divided
  • 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2/3 cup coarsely chopped carrot
  • 1/2 cup coarsely chopped celery
  • 1/2 cup chopped onion
  • 3/4 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 3 fresh parsley sprigs
  • 1 fresh thyme sprig
  • 4 cups fresh baby spinach
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Nutritional Information

  • Calories 224
  • Fat 4.7g
  • Satfat 0.9g
  • Monofat 2.3g
  • Polyfat 0.7g
  • Protein 22g
  • Carbohydrate 22.6g
  • Fiber 3g
  • Cholesterol 47mg
  • Iron 1.5mg
  • Sodium 750mg
  • Calcium 43mg

How to Make It

Step 1

Bring 1 3/4 cups broth to a boil in a medium saucepan. Add orzo; cook 10 minutes or until done. Drain.

Step 2

While orzo cooks, heat a large saucepan over medium heat. Add oil to pan; swirl to coat. Add carrot, celery, onion, and chicken; cook 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Stir in remaining 2 1/4 cups broth, 1 1/4 cups water, parsley, and thyme; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 10 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Discard herb sprigs. Add orzo, spinach, juice, salt, and pepper; simmer 1 minute.

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Ratings & Reviews

Chicken Orzo Soup -- Yum

cspice
February 14, 2017
I live in Texas so as soon as I know we're going to have cool days -- I go to store and buy a rotisserie chicken. This is what I use for the Chicken. The key to this recipe, in my opinion, is to use FRESH -- lemon juice; dill weed, etc I am so in love with this recipe!

SHignight's Review

nylorac1
February 24, 2015
I used a rotisserie chicken, also added herbs from Provence and crushed red pepper. Delicious.

brognes's Review

nomsdos
February 24, 2015
I found this recipe very underwhelming. It's edible but by no means delicious.

stimply's Review

jgrh52
March 27, 2014
Easy. Needs some spicing up, as others have said. Good enough to keep in the rotation and has some good opportunities for variation.

meresmom's Review

spaprincessnic
March 16, 2014
easy and quick - i used leftover roasted chicken and added it after the vegetables had sauteed...

WinterAmy's Review

1Woodlandcook
December 01, 2013
Love this soup. It's quick, easy, and is so comforting. It is in our regular menu rotation at our house in the winter months. I've made this for potluck, and there were no leftovers. I have also left parsley leaves (no stems) in the soup, and it tastes good.

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March 24, 2013
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LizzieKat
March 24, 2013
I thought this was a really great soup==I did add a can of Rotel for a kick==

honey226's Review

Daniellelee
March 18, 2013
N/A

nomsdos's Review

Janellemc
January 24, 2013
Very good, tasty and easy to make. It's a little different than your average chicken soup.But add a little more spice.