Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup

Indulge in a bowl of comforting warmth with this Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup. It's a delightful blend of tender chicken, fresh vegetables, and creamy orzo pasta, brought together in a flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy nights and easy enough to fit into any busy schedule, this soup is sure to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

🧈 1 stick of unsalted butter
🧅 1 medium-sized onion, chopped
🥕 3 carrots, chopped
🥬 3 stalks of celery, chopped
🧄 3 cloves of garlic, minced
🧂 1 teaspoon salt
🍚 1 cup orzo
🍗 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
🌿 1 teaspoon thyme
⚫ 1 teaspoon black pepper
🌶 1 teaspoon paprika
🌶️ 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
🌿 1/2 teaspoon rosemary
🍗 2 x 32oz cartons of chicken broth
🧂 1/2 tablespoon chicken bouillon
🥛 1 cup heavy cream
🍃 8oz spinach
🍋 Juice of 1 lemon

Instructions

1- Prepare your vegetables:

Begin by washing, peeling, and chopping the onion, carrots, and celery.
Mince the garlic cloves to have everything ready to use.

2- Sauté the vegetables:

In a large pot over high heat, melt the stick of butter.
Add the chopped onions, carrots, celery, and minced garlic.
Sprinkle with a teaspoon of salt and sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are slightly tender.

3- Toast the orzo:

Add the orzo to the pot with the vegetables and sauté for another 3 minutes until the orzo is lightly toasted.

4- Simmer the soup:

Mix in the shredded rotisserie chicken, thyme, black pepper, paprika, chili flakes, rosemary, chicken broth, chicken bouillon, and heavy cream.
Give it a good stir.
Cover the pot, reduce the heat to medium-high, and let it simmer for 15 to 20 minutes until the orzo is cooked, and the soup has thickened.

5- Finish with greens:

Stir in the spinach and the juice of one lemon.
Mix well until the spinach has wilted slightly.
Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Equipment: Large pot, cutting board, knife, wooden spoon
Calories: Approximately 370 per serving
Proteins: 25g
Fats: 23g
Carbohydrates: 15g