On a cold, stormy day, there is something so soothing about preparing a hot pot of soup. And Tomato Orzo Soup is the ideal soup to prepare when you’re in the mood for something warming and comforting.
This simple soup never fails to please a large group. It’s probably not necessary to make special trips to the store since you already have everything you need in your kitchen.
Craving for this soup?? Why not make one? Right!
Here is the perfect & easy chicken orzo tomato soup recipe!
Chicken Orzo Tomato Soup Recipe
This simple and hearty tomato orzo soup made with canned tomatoes is both delicious and comforting. The protein in this tomato chicken soup with orzo comes from chicken breast. The soup’s flavorful broth comes in part from onions and carrots.
Let’s know the whole recipe so that you can enjoy it too!
Time:
- Preparation – 10 Mins
- Cook: 30 mins
- Total: 40 mins
Ingredients:
- 2 cups crushed tomatoes
- 6 cups broth vegetable or chicken
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 medium garlic cloves minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- 5 cups spinach
- ¾ cup orzo pasta
Directions:
- Melt the butter and olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over the medium-high heat.
- Sauté the onion for 2 to 3 minutes. Cook for 4 minutes more after adding the garlic, carrots, and celery.
- Add salt and pepper to broth, crushed tomatoes, bay leaves, dried basil, and dried oregano. Bring the soup to a boil, then stir in the orzo or desired pasta.
- Reduce to low heat and cook until the pasta is perfectly cooked, occasionally stirring to prevent the orzo from sticking.
- Add spinach and adjust the seasoning to your liking. When the bay leaves have wilted, take them out and top the soup with freshly grated Parmesan and chopped basil (if available).
- Now, Enjoy!
How to Store Leftover Chicken Orzo Tomato Soup:
When the leftover orzo soup has cooled to room temperature, put it to a container that will keep air out and place it in the refrigerator for up to five days.
The soup should be brought to room temperature before being placed in an airtight container and frozen. You can keep it frozen for up to two months.
Tips For Chicken Orzo Tomato Soup:
- The chicken can be cooked in advance, or you can use rotisserie chicken as a time saver.
- Use low-sodium chicken broth if you have to watch your salt intake.
- Keep stirring the soup, so the orzo doesn’t get stuck to the bottom.
- The orzo should be cooked until it is firm, or “al dente,” to avoid becoming mushy.
Bottom Line
This soup is warm and comforting, simple and crowd-pleasing, and essentially a love letter to simplicity and ease. So, now you can easily make & enjoy the chicken orzo tomato soup recipe.
We hope you like the recipe. Let us know your thoughts & suggestions in the comments below!
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