Dinner

Chicken Vegetable Soup Recipe

ByMatteo Rossi November 2, 2025November 2, 2025

Introduction

This comforting chicken vegetable soup is a hearty, flavorful meal perfect for any day. Packed with tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and tender orzo pasta, it’s easy to make and sure to warm you up.

The image shows a close-up of a large white pot filled with clear chicken soup. The soup has three main layers: the top layer is a glossy broth with small specks of herbs floating on the surface; the middle layer has bright green peas and orange carrot slices scattered throughout; and the bottom layer contains shredded white chicken pieces and translucent celery chunks. A silver ladle is scooping up some soup, revealing all the layers together inside it. The pot rests on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 yellow onion, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 carrots, cut into half-circles
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/4 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper
6 cups low sodium chicken broth
2 cups cooked shredded chicken breast
2/3 cup orzo pasta
3/4 cups frozen peas
Salt and pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons minced flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, celery, and carrots. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften, about 7 to 10 minutes. Add the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper, then cook for an additional 1 minute.
Step 2: Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat to maintain a lively simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
Step 3: Stir in the orzo pasta and cook until it is al dente, about 7 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent sticking.
Step 4: Add the shredded chicken and frozen peas to the soup. Heat through for 2 to 3 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed. Finally, stir in the minced parsley and serve warm.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, use homemade chicken broth or add a bay leaf during simmering (remove before serving).
Substitute orzo with small pasta like ditalini or small shells if preferred.
Add greens such as spinach or kale at the end of cooking for added nutrition.
Use leftover rotisserie chicken to save time on shredding chicken breast.

Storage

Store the soup in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove over low heat, adding a splash of broth or water if needed to loosen it. This soup can also be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.