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Chicken and Orzo Soup with Garlic and Paprika

Chicken and Orzo Soup with Garlic and Paprika

Savor the comforting flavors of Chicken and Orzo Soup with Garlic and Paprika, a delightful meal perfect for cozy gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Dinner Recipes
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon sweet paprika
  • 2 teaspoons dried mint
  • 2.5 teaspoons kosher salt for simmering
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
  • 1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup orzo pasta

Equipment

  • large saucepan

Method
 

  1. In a large saucepan, combine the oil, tomato paste and garlic. Cook, stirring, until several shades darker.
  2. Add the paprika and mint, then cook, stirring, just until fragrant.
  3. Add the chicken, 7 cups water and 2? teaspoons salt. Simmer, uncovered, until a skewer inserted into the chicken meets no resistance.
  4. Transfer the chicken to a bowl.
  5. Add the orzo to the pot and cook until al dente.
  6. Shred the chicken. When the orzo is done, add the chicken and season with salt and pepper.
  7. Serve drizzled with additional oil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 690mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Enhance the soup by adding seasonal vegetables or using different types of paprika for varied flavor. Maintain the balance of seasoning by adding salt and pepper gradually to suit your taste.

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