Chicken Orzo Soup

By tlhoover

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped
• 1 tsp total (chili powder, cumin, paprika, cayenne pepper)
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 2 stalks celery, chopped
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 large tomato, seeded and chopped
• 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 cup cooked orzo
• ½ cup chopped cilantro
• Lime wedges (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

• In a large Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-heat.
• Add chicken and spices and cook until chicken is browned, about 5 to 6 minutes
• Remove chicken from pan; cover and keep warm
• Add onion, celery, jalapeno, and garlic, and cook until vegetables are browned and tender, about 4-5 minutes
• Stir in tomato and broth and bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through
• Stir in orzo and cilantro
• Serve immediately with lime wedges, if desired