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tomato chicken soup

Tomato Orzo Soup With Chicken

This delicious and comforting tomato orzo soup with canned tomatoes is really easy to make and is so hearty! Nutrient dense kale gets tossed in at the end for a boost of antioxidants. Chicken breast brings the protein into the soup, and onions and carrots contribute to the wholesome soup base.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 39 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dinner
Cuisine American, Mediterranean
Servings 6
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 cups dried orzo
  • 2 15 oz cans of diced tomatoes
  • 10 cups chicken broth
  • 2 large carrots, peeled and diced
  • 1 large onion, peeled and diced
  • 1/2 cup diced mushrooms (portobella, baby bella or cremini are fine)
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/4 tsp table salt
  • fresh cracked pepper to taste
  • 2 cups kale, stems removed
  • 1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
  • 2 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • Option to serve with french bread

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat. Toss in the diced onion, mushroom and carrot and sauté, stirring frequently, until beginning to soften - about 6 minutes.
  • Scoop in the tomato paste and dried thyme and stir until everything is coated. Place the raw chicken breasts over the vegetables. Now pour in the 2 cans of diced tomatoes, and 10 cups of chicken broth.
  • Simmer for 15-20 minutes, until the chicken registers 165 degrees F on an instant read thermometer. (this will vary depending on the size of the breasts)
  • When the chicken is fully cooked, remove it from the pot and shred it using two forks.Add the orzo to the simmering pot, and cook for 8-10 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent the orzo from sticking. It should be al dente.
  • Once the orzo is done cooking, add the shredded chicken, along with the kale. Cook for 3-4 minutes until the kale has wilted.
  • Taste the soup and season with 1/4 tsp table salt and fresh cracked pepper, as needed. Serve with a side of French bread for dipping and enjoy! Left over soup can be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 37gProtein: 17gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 32mgSodium: 1668mgPotassium: 566mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6348IUVitamin C: 26mgCalcium: 101mgIron: 2mg
Keyword chicken orzo tomato soup, tomato orzo soup
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