Savory Chicken and Orzo Meatball Soup Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes

This Savory Chicken and Orzo Meatball Soup Recipe combines tender chicken meatballs with orzo pasta in a flavorful broth. It’s a comforting dish that’s perfect for any time of year.

The recipe is straightforward and utilizes basic cooking techniques, making it accessible for cooks of all skill levels. You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your taste.

Hearty Chicken and Orzo Meatball Soup Recipe

This soup features juicy chicken meatballs simmered with orzo pasta, carrots, and spinach in a delicious broth. The recipe takes about 50 minutes from start to finish and serves 6 people.

Ingredients

1 pound ground chicken
1/2 cup breadcrumbs
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 egg
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
6 cups chicken broth
1 cup orzo pasta
2 medium carrots sliced
2 cups fresh spinach
2 tablespoons olive oil
Chopped parsley for garnish optional

Instructions

Make the Meatballs: In a bowl, combine ground chicken, breadcrumbs, Parmesan cheese, egg, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined. Form into small meatballs, about 1 inch in diameter.
Brown the Meatballs: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the meatballs and cook until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
Cook the Vegetables: In the same pot, add sliced carrots and sauté for 3-4 minutes until slightly softened.
Add Broth and Orzo: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes.
Return Meatballs: Once the orzo is cooked, return the meatballs to the pot along with the fresh spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts.
Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired. Enjoy hot.