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How to Make Chicken Soup with Orzo and Turmeric - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like a warm and comforting bowl of chicken soup to soothe the soul and lift the spirits. And when you add orzo and turmeric to the mix, you have a winning combination that's not only delicious, but also packed with health benefits. This Chicken Soup with Orzo and Turmeric recipe is the perfect dish to whip up when you need a nourishing and satisfying meal that will leave you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

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Ingredients

  • 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 parsley
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat. Add onion, carrot, and celery; saute until onion is translucent, 8 to 10 minutes. Add chicken, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic, ginger, turmeric, and red pepper flakes; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to medium, cover, and simmer until chicken is no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate and shred when cool enough to handle.
  • Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Add orzo and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes.
  • Remove and discard parsley stems; roughly chop leaves. Stir parsley into the soup with shredded chicken and vinegar. Adjust seasonings and ladle into bowls.

    • Nutrition

    253 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 48mg
    • Sodium: 939mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 29g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 23g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 43mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 336mg

    Categories

    Chicken recipes
    Soup recipes
    Orzo recipes
    Turmeric recipes