Chicken Soup with Orzo and Turmeric

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This chicken soup with orzo and turmeric recipe is an ultra-soothing one when you're feeling under the weather.

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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 5 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 cup diced onion

  • 1 cup diced carrot

  • 1 cup diced celery

  • 1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into large chunks

  • salt and ground black pepper to taste

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 (1 inch) piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced

  • 2 teaspoons ground turmeric

  • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste

  • 6 cups chicken broth

  • 1 ¼ cups uncooked orzo pasta

  • 1 bunch Italian flat-leaf parsley

  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Directions

  1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; cook until onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chicken, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, and pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.

  2. Increase heat to medium-high; add chicken broth. Bring to a boil.

  3. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in centers and juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate; shred when cool enough to handle.

  4. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil. Add orzo; cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.

  5. Remove and discard parsley stems; roughly chop leaves. Stir parsley, shredded chicken, and vinegar into soup. Taste; adjust seasonings as desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

253 Calories
5g Fat
29g Carbs
23g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 253
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 6%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 48mg 16%
Sodium 939mg 41%
Total Carbohydrate 29g 11%
Dietary Fiber 2g 9%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 23g 45%
Vitamin C 14mg 15%
Calcium 43mg 3%
Iron 2mg 13%
Potassium 336mg 7%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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