Best 7 Chicken Vegetable And Orzo Soup Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and flavorful journey with Chicken Vegetable and Orzo Soup, a symphony of comforting flavors that will warm your soul. This delectable soup features tender chicken, an array of colorful vegetables, and plump orzo pasta, all simmering in a rich and savory broth. Each spoonful promises a burst of umami, with hints of aromatic herbs and a touch of tangy lemon. Dive into the goodness of this classic soup, perfect for cozy dinners or quick weekday lunches. Let your taste buds rejoice as you discover the culinary delight that awaits you in this delightful recipe.

In addition to the main soup recipe, this article offers a treasure trove of culinary inspiration with three additional variations. For those seeking a vegetarian delight, the Vegetarian Orzo Soup presents a vibrant medley of vegetables, while the Chicken Noodle Soup offers a timeless classic with a comforting chicken broth and tender egg noodles. And for those with a taste for bold flavors, the Italian Sausage and Orzo Soup promises a savory symphony of Italian sausage, vegetables, and hearty orzo. Each recipe is meticulously crafted to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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.

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



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My husband is Greek, so I'm always trying new Mediterranean recipes. This lemon chicken orzo soup is his favorite dish that I make. Serve it with a little feta or Parmesan and a side of toast. -Kristine Kosturos, Olympia, Washington.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner     Lunch

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Minced fresh parsley, optional

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables, salt, oregano and pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in broth, rosemary and bay leaf; bring to a boil., Add orzo. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-18 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Stir in lemon zest and juice; remove bay leaf. If desired, top each serving with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 630mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

LEMON CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



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Inspired by Panera Bread's version, this soup delivers on flavor. Tender chicken in a lemony broth with orzo pasta, carrots, onions, celery, and baby spinach. This has quickly become one of my family's very favorite soup recipes.

Provided by ReneePaj

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 1h20m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 ounces orzo pasta
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 carrots, chopped, or more to taste
3 ribs celery, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
½ teaspoon dried thyme
½ teaspoon dried oregano
salt and ground black pepper to taste
1 bay leaf
3 (32 ounce) cartons fat-free, low-sodium chicken broth
½ cup fresh lemon juice
1 lemon, zested
8 ounces cooked chicken breast, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package baby spinach leaves
1 lemon, sliced for garnish
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook and stir carrots, celery, and onion in hot oil until the vegetables begin to soften and the onion becomes translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.
  • Bring the broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  • Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into the broth; add chicken. Cook until the chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until the spinach wilts into the broth and the orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 167.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.7 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 4.1 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 12.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, Sodium 186.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

CHICKEN VEGETABLE SOUP WITH ORZO



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This Chicken Vegetable Soup with Orzo tastes like you spent hours making it in the kitchen. In fact, the prep time is only 25 minutes. Pretty good, huh?

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Chicken

Time 40m

Yield 10 servings, about 1 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup KRAFT Zesty Italian Dressing
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 qt. (8 cups) fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 carrots, peeled, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 bay leaves
1/2 cup orzo pasta, uncooked
1 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese

Steps:

  • Heat dressing in Dutch oven or stockpot on medium heat. Add garlic; cook and stir 2 min. Add next 5 ingredients. Bring to boil; simmer on medium-low heat 5 min.
  • Add pasta and peas; simmer 15 min. or until pasta is tender and chicken is done (165°F). Remove and discard bay leaves. Remove chicken; cut into bite-size pieces. Return to soup along with the parsley; stir. Cook 1 min.
  • Serve topped with cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150, Fat 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 30 mg, Sodium 580 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 15 g

CHICKEN ORZO SOUP



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When you're short on time, our easy-to-make flavorful soup combines boneless chicken breasts with orzo and fresh vegetables for a light and fresh meal in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (4 1/2 oz)
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth and chicken to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken to cutting board. Skim fat from broth, if necessary.
  • Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, carrots and celery in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender.
  • Add cooked vegetables, pasta and water to saucepan with broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
  • Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Add chicken and parsley to soup; heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g

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.

Provided by Pam Lolley

Categories     Healthy Chicken Noodle Soup Recipes

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 454 calories, Carbohydrate 41 g, Cholesterol 89 mg, Fat 12 g, Fiber 9 g, Protein 43 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 722 mg, Sugar 4 g

CHICKEN, VEGETABLE, AND ORZO SOUP



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Very easy and very tasty! Ready in minutes if you let your food processor do all the chopping. From: The Big Book of Chicken by Maryana Vollstedt

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 carrots, peeled and cut up
2 celery, stalks cut up
1/2 yellow onion, cut up
1 garlic clove
8 cups chicken stock, reduced sodium
2 chicken breast halves, about 1 #, boned and skinned, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup orzo, uncooked
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
pepper, to taste
1/4 cup parsley, fresh and chopped

Steps:

  • In a food processor: add carrots, celery, onion and garlic. Chop coursely.
  • In a large soup pot over high heat; bring the stock to a boil.
  • Add the vegetables, chicken, orzo and seasonings.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered until the chicken and vegetables are tender, about 15 -20 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and serve.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and broccoli.
  • Don't overcook the vegetables: You want them to be tender but still have a bit of a bite. Overcooked vegetables will make your soup mushy.
  • Use a good quality broth: This is the base of your soup, so it's important to use a broth that you like the taste of. You can use chicken, beef, or vegetable broth, depending on your preference.
  • Season the soup to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bit of lemon juice or vinegar to brighten up the flavor.
  • Serve the soup with a side of bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the broth and make a satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

Chicken vegetable and orzo soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a weeknight meal. It is packed with flavor and nutrients, and it is sure to please the whole family. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy soup recipe, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!

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