Dinner for 4
Chicken Orzo Tomato Soup
This tomato broth soup cooks garlic, orzo, and chicken together before finishing with a small amount of cream.
$6.23for 4 servings
$1.56 per serving$6.23 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
Photo: pinchofyum.com
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MediterraneanBudgetFamilyLunchesDinnersCold-weather comfortWinterSummer
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.16Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Pasta$0.10/oz typical | 3.5 oz | $0.35Typical price |
| Chicken breast, boneless$3.49/lb typical | 0.65 lb | $2.18Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.46Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.14Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.23 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp delallo private reserve extra virgin olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup delallo tomato paste
- 1/2 tsp italian seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- salt to taste (optional)
- 1 cup delallo orzo pasta
- 2 cups chopped or shredded cooked chicken
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 1/2 cups water as desired
- parmesan (optional)
- bread for serving (optional)
- pesto for serving (optional)
Steps
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat, then cook the garlic for 1 minute.
- Stir in the tomato paste and Italian seasoning, and cook for 2 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and water, and bring the liquid to a boil.
- Stir in the orzo and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add the cooked chicken and cream, and simmer for 4 minutes.
- Check that the thickest part of the poultry reaches 165 F before serving.
- Season with salt and stir in the Parmesan if using.
Swaps
- Chicken breast, boneless for Chicken thighs, bone-in or bonelessabout $1.20/lb less at typical prices
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Pasta for Egg noodlesabout $0.04/oz more at typical prices
Main ingredient on sale this week? See what to make with chicken breast, boneless on sale.
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