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Chicken and Orzo Soup with Garlic and Paprika

Chicken and Orzo Soup with Garlic and Paprika: A Cozy Delight

A warm and comforting Chicken and Orzo Soup with Garlic and Paprika, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course main dish, Soup
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 4 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Ingredients
  

Cooking Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil plus more to serve
  • ⅓ cup tomato paste
  • 4 medium garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 2 teaspoon dried mint
  • 2.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1.5 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup orzo pasta

Instructions
 

Cooking Directions

  • In a large saucepan, combine the oil, tomato paste and garlic. Cook, stirring, until several shades darker.
  • Add the paprika and mint, then cook, stirring, just until fragrant.
  • Add the chicken, 7 cups water and 2½ teaspoons salt. Simmer, uncovered, until a skewer inserted into the chicken meets no resistance.
  • Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
  • Add the orzo to the pot and cook until al dente.
  • Shred the chicken.
  • When the orzo is done, add the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  • Serve drizzled with additional oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Chicken and Orzo Soup, comfort food, Easy Recipe, garlic, Healthy Soup, Paprika
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