Description
A comforting and creamy soup made with chicken, orzo pasta, and tomatoes, perfect for a cozy meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound chicken breast, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onion and garlic, sauté until translucent.
- Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
- Stir in diced tomatoes and chicken broth, bring to a boil.
- Add orzo pasta and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Italian seasoning.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half.
- Feel free to add vegetables like spinach or carrots for extra nutrition.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg