This Chicken Orzo Soup is packed with vegetables and tender chicken in a creamy broth with orzo throughout.
I love soup, and this Chicken Orzo Soup is one I return to often. It features plenty of carrots, green onions, celery and tender chicken in a creamy, comforting broth, with small orzo pasta distributed through every spoonful.
I often prefer orzo over larger noodles because the small pasta doesn’t soak up all the broth when reheating leftovers, so the soup stays silky and satisfying.
I add a generous amount of vegetables because soup is one of the easiest ways I get veggies at dinner. Feel free to adjust: swap, add, or omit vegetables to suit your pantry and preferences—the broth is versatile and forgiving.
Chicken Orzo Soup
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Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 2 chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 ½ cups sliced or diced carrots (I use mini carrots and slice them thin)
- 1 ½ cups diced celery
- 2 tsp minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
- 1 cup green onions, sliced (1 small bunch)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- ½ cup orzo
- 1 cup half & half
- 2 Tbsp cornstarch
- 2 Tbsp cold water
- salt and pepper, to taste
- Optional: Nature’s Seasoning or garlic salt, to taste
Instructions
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Melt the butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add the cubed chicken and the carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is nearly cooked through.
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Add the diced celery, minced garlic, and sliced green onions. Cook a few minutes more until the vegetables are softened and fragrant.
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Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for about 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
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While the soup simmers, cook the orzo according to package directions, drain, and stir the cooked orzo into the pot.
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Add the half & half. To slightly thicken the broth, whisk the cornstarch into the cold water until smooth, then stir it into the simmering soup. Cook briefly until the broth thickens slightly.
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Taste and season with salt, pepper, and optional seasonings like Nature’s Seasoning or garlic salt as desired. Serve hot.
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