Description
This hearty Italian soup combines tender chicken, orzo pasta, ripe tomatoes, and fresh basil in a savory broth for a comforting meal. It’s easy to prepare on the stovetop and perfect for chilly evenings or meal prep.
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add chopped onion, carrot, and celery and cook until softened.
3. Stir in minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
4. Season chicken with salt and pepper and sear in the pot until browned on both sides.
5. Stir in tomato paste and cook briefly, then add crushed tomatoes, broth, oregano, and red pepper flakes.
6. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until chicken is cooked through.
7. Remove chicken to shred, return to pot, then add orzo and cook until just al dente.
8. Stir in spinach, chopped basil, and lemon juice, adjust seasoning, and serve with grated parmesan.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 700
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Unsaturated Fat: 6
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 20
- Cholesterol: 55
Keywords: tomato soup, italian soup, chicken orzo, comfort food, basil soup, homemade soup