Italian Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 1 fennel bulb, chopped
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 2 cups hot water
• 4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
• 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
• 1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped fennel fronds