Cozy & Healthy Instant Pot Chicken Soup with Orzo

orzo pasta

🥗Healthier: quinoa

💰Cheaper: rice

Quinoa adds protein and fiber, while rice is often less expensive.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with bouillon cubes

Homemade broth is healthier, while bouillon is a cost-effective alternative.

Turn the Instant Pot to sauté mode and add about 1 tablespoon of olive oil.

While the oil is heating, prepare the ingredients: cube 1 pound of boneless skinless chicken breast, finely mince 1 small onion, finely mince 2 ribs of celery, and peel and slice 2 large carrots.

Add the cubed chicken to the pot and season well with salt and pepper.

Add the minced onion, celery, and carrots to the pot and sauté until the chicken is golden and the onion has started to soften.

Add 1/4 cup of dry white wine to the pot, scraping the brown bits from the bottom. If not using wine, add additional chicken broth instead.

Add 1 tablespoon of minced garlic to the pot and let it toast for about 30 to 60 seconds.

Add 6 cups of low sodium chicken broth, 2 bay leaves, and 1 cup of dry orzo to the pot.

Close the lid and ensure the venting knob is pointed towards sealed. Set the cooking time for 2 minutes on high pressure.

Once cooking is complete, allow for a natural pressure release.

Open the Instant Pot and check the soup; the orzo should be cooked and the chicken should be cooked through.

Add the zest and juice of 1 lemon to the soup and stir to combine, removing bay leaves as you find them.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

Spice Level:

Allergens