Chicken Orzo Soup
As you know I am coming out with a budget friendly meal plan and you guessed it, this is one of the NEW recipes that will be in it! I was going to keep them all a secret but, I just can’t stand it! I had to share!
This is absolutely amazing!! Comes together in 30 minutes and literally the easiest thing you’ll do all day!! Perfect for a chilly fall or crisp winter night!
Also, talk about the best chicken “noodle” soup ever, if you’re feeling a little under the weather this is for you! I served mine with some biscuits but Ritz crackers would be delicious too!
Chicken Orzo Soup
Ingredients
- 2 cups rotisserie chicken
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 32 oz chicken broth
- 8 oz water
- 1 lb orzo
- 1/2 bag spinach
- 1 tbsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp italian seasoning
- dash red pepper flake
- parsley/parmesan *optional*
Instructions
- Start by chopping onion, carrot and celery to bite size dices. Mince garlic. Saute all veggies in a large pot in a little olive oil for about 5 minutes or until tender.
- Add in seasonings and chicken broth and bring to a boil. Toss in the shredded chicken and orzo. Reduce to simmer & cook for about 25 minutes, stirring occasionally.*add more water if you'd like it a little more "soupy"
- Stir in spinach and let whilt down about 2 minutes. Taste and season! Ladle and top with a little parsley & parmesan cheese.
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XO Caroline
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