Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup
If you are looking for the ultimate comfort food, this Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup is it! This delicious soup is made with tender chicken, colorful veggies and orzo pasta all in a creamy broth with a touch of zesty lemon flavor. Whip this up for a cozy night in or whenever you're craving a hearty, homemade meal that's as easy to make as it is delicious to eat!
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 1 diced yellow onion
- 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots about 3 large
- ½ cup chopped celery about 2 stalks
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic about 2 cloves
- 1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 4 cups chicken stock or broth
- 1 cup water
- ¾ cup orzo
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 3 tablespoons flour
- Juice from 1 lemon
Instructions
- In a dutch oven, heat the butter over medium high heat.¼ cup butter
- Add the onion, carrots, celery, thyme, and garlic and sauté for about 10 minutes, or until softened.1 diced yellow onion, 2 cups peeled and chopped carrots, ½ cup chopped celery, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic
- Add the chicken, salt and pepper. Cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes.1 pound chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes, 1 teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper
- Add the stock and water and bring to a boil.4 cups chicken stock or broth, 1 cup water
- Add the orzo and cook for 10 minutes.¾ cup orzo
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour and whipping cream. Add to the soup mixture, stirring well. Continue to cook for 5 minutes.¼ cup heavy whipping cream, 3 tablespoons flour
- Add the lemon juice and stir well.Juice from 1 lemon
- Taste, adjust seasonings as needed. Top with additional fresh thyme and lemon zest if desired. Serve with buttered French bread for dipping!
Nutrition Information
Calories: 289kcal | Carbohydrates: 52.2g | Protein: 10.2g | Fat: 5.9g | Saturated Fat: 2.8g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 5062mg | Potassium: 401mg | Fiber: 8.7g | Sugar: 3.5g | Calcium: 294mg | Iron: 20mg
Please note that these nutrition facts are approximations and may not be entirely precise.
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