Chicken Orzo Soup | Charlotte Fashion Plate

Ingredients

• 2 boneless chicken breasts
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• 2 teaspoons paprika
• 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 stalk celery, minced
• 1/4 white onion, minced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1 cup dried orzo
• 1 1/2 cups crushed tomatoes
• 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper – optional for heat
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh basil, chopped, plus more for garnish
• Olive oil, for drizzling
• Freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for serving