Description
A warm and comforting Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup perfect for chilly fall nights, filled with tender chicken, orzo pasta, and rich flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté until softened, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add the orzo pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually around 8-10 minutes.
- Stir in the shredded cooked chicken, heavy cream, thyme, salt, and pepper. Heat through, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
This soup stores beautifully! Prepare it in advance and simply reheat when ready to enjoy. For a quicker prep, use rotisserie chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg