This chicken orzo soup recipe is so light and healthy. Loaded with tender chicken meat and veggies, it's a hug in a bowl!
This chicken orzo soup is one of my mom's recipes. Just one spoonful of that savory soup recipe, and I am back to my childhood. Sunday lunch would always start with some soup – it's a tradition in my family.
What You'll Need to Make a Chicken Orzo Soup
Here is the complete list of all ingredients needed for this recipe. For precise measurements, please look at the recipe card.
Onion: adding flavor.Oil: I used canola oil, but you can use any oil you prefer.Chicken breast meat: I used two medium/large chicken breasts for this recipe.Carrots: I used two large carrots. They are adding flavor and are full of nutrients.Parsnip: I used one medium-size parsnip. It's rich in antioxidants, fiber and it supports immune function.Peas: I used frozen peas. It's always easy to have a frozen bag of peas on hand.Vegeta seasoning: I used my favorite seasoning, Vegeta. I use it for most of my recipes. I talked more about Vegeta in this recipe.Salt: adding flavor.Water: I used water. I experimented with chicken stock for this recipe, but the taste is different, so I would not recommend it.Orzo: The amazing pasta shaped like rice. You can find it in most grocery stores.Sour cream: This might come as a surprise, but trust me – it's soooo good.Lemon juice: I used fresh lemon juice. Just add a squeeze of lemon juice to the individual serving.
What is Orzo?
There is always that dilemma – is orzo rice or pasta? An orzo is a form of short-cut pasta shaped like a grain of rice. It's made out of durum wheat.
Can I Use a Different Shape of Pasta?
Yes, absolutely! Any short-cut pasta will work for this recipe. Just adjust the time of cooking pasta per package instructions.
How do You Make a Chicken Orzo Soup?
- Sauté onion and chicken.
- Add vegetables, seasoning, water and bring to boil.
- Simmer for 45 minutes.
- Add orzo and simmer for another 10 min.
- Add sour cream and gently mix.
That's it! You have a homemade chicken orzo soup.
How to Store a Chicken Orzo Soup
Keep in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 48
hours.
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This chicken orzo soup recipe is so light and healthy. Loaded with tender chicken meat and veggies, it's a hug in a bowl!
Posted by Natasa
6 Steps
Yield: 8
Prep Time 15 min.
Cook Time 1 hr. 10 min.
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 tbsp canola oil
- 1.5 lb uncooked chicken breast diced into bite-size pieces
- 2 large carrots peeled and diced
- 1 parsnip peeled and diced
- 1.1 lb frozen peas
- 5 tsp Vegeta seasoning
- ½ tsp salt (more if needed)
- 13 cups water
- ½ cup orzo
- 5 tbsp sour cream
- A squeeze of lemon juice (to individual serving)
Instructions
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Step 1
Add oil and onion to a large soup pot and sauté on medium-high heat for 5 min.
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Step 2
Add chicken and 3 tsp of Vegeta seasoning and mix until well combined. Add 1 cup of water and simmer for 10 min.
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Step 3
Add peas, carrots, parnship and 2 tsp of Vegeta seasoning, and ½ tsp salt. Add 12 cups of water and bring the soup to a boil.
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Step 4
Cover the soup (lid slightly ajar) and reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 45 min.
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Step 5
Stir in the orzo and cook for another 10 minutes. Stir it often because orzo tends to stick to the bottom of the pot.
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Step 6
Remove from heat and add sour cream. Mix gently, so the sour cream does not dissolve completely, and there are some bite-size pieces left. Add more salt if needed. Serve immediately. Add a squeeze of lemon juice to individual servings.
Category: Main Course
Cuisine: Serbian
Keywords:
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