Chicken Orzo Tomato Soup Recipe
A comforting and flavorful Chicken Orzo Tomato Soup recipe that is perfect for warming up on a chilly day. This soup is a hearty and satisfying meal on its own.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 2 tablespoons DeLallo Private Reserve Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced or minced
- 1/4 cup DeLallo Tomato Paste
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup DeLallo Orzo Pasta
- 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken (such as rotisserie chicken)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1–2 cups water, as desired
For Serving:
- Parmesan cheese
- Herbs
- Red pepper flakes
- Lemon wedges
- Bread
- Pesto (optional)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and sauté until soft and fragrant.
- Add the tomato paste and Italian seasoning; cook until caramelized and deep red in color.
- Gradually add the broth and stir until smooth. Season with salt to taste.
- Add the orzo and simmer for about 10 minutes until cooked, adding water or broth as needed for consistency.
- Stir in the heavy cream and add the cooked chicken.
- Finish by adding lemon juice and serve topped with Parmesan, herbs, red pepper flakes, and bread. Pesto can be served on the side.
Notes
- You can serve this soup with a side of pesto for dipping the bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Chicken Orzo Tomato Soup, Tomato Soup Recipe, Comforting Soup, Italian Soup
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