Description
Chicken and Orzo Soup with Garlic and Paprika is a cozy, flavorful soup loaded with tender chicken, orzo pasta, aromatic garlic, and a warm paprika-infused broth. It’s nourishing, comforting, and perfect for chilly evenings or quick weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 large carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie works well)
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion, carrot, and celery; sauté for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, smoked paprika, and thyme; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and simmer for 8–10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
- Stir in shredded chicken, lemon juice, and season with salt and pepper.
- Simmer for 2–3 more minutes to heat the chicken through.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for convenience and flavor.
- Add a pinch of chili flakes for extra heat.
- Soup thickens as it sits—add extra broth when reheating.
- Orzo can be swapped with rice or small pasta shapes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 55mg