Chicken and Orzo Soup: Easy Comfort with Garlic and Paprika
A comforting and flavorful Chicken and Orzo Soup with a touch of garlic and paprika, perfect for any day of the week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
- Add smoked paprika and thyme; stir for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Stir in the spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup can be made ahead of time and reheated.
- Add vegetables like carrots or celery for extra nutrition.
- Adjust seasoning based on personal preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg