Description
A comforting and hearty soup with tender chicken, orzo pasta, and vegetables in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
- Add garlic, thyme, and oregano. Stir for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add chicken breasts and simmer for 15-20 minutes until cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it, and return to the pot. Stir in orzo and cook for 8-10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Season with salt and pepper. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.