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creamy chicken orzo soup

Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup

Anna Chwistek
This soup is very straightforward, silky and thick, with a subtle fragrance of herbs plus a nice hit of lemon. It's super comforting and satisfying, yet light-tasting at the same time. But what really seals the deal is that the whole thing is made in one pot and tastes like can’t-stop-eating-delicious.
4.75 from 20 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Soup
Cuisine Greek
Servings 4
Calories 507 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 medium brown onion finely chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 pound chicken fillets
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • juice from ½ lemon
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 ½ cups cream 20% fat
  • 6 ounces orzo
  • 3.5 ounces spinach
  • freshly ground black pepper for serving
  • crushed red pepper flakes for serving

Instructions
 

  • Get all the prep done before you start cooking: mince the garlic, finely chop the onion, peel and thinly slice the carrots.
  • Heat oil and butter in a large pot over medium. Add garlic and onion, cook for 2 minutes, until soft. Stir in salt, pepper, thyme and oregano. Cook until fragrant, for 1 minute. Add in carrots and the chicken fillets.
  • Pour in broth, add soy sauce and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, cover and lower the heat. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • When ready, remove the chicken fillets and place onto a clean plate. Add cream, lemon juice and orzo. Stir, cover, bring to a boil and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the orzo is al dente.
  • In the meantime, shred the chicken using two forks. Hold a fork in each hand, and use them to pull the meat apart. 
  • When ready, return chicken to the pot. Add spinach, stir and simmer for 2 minutes, or until the spinach is wilted. Taste, and adjust salt. Finish off with freshly ground black pepper and red pepper flakes. Serve!

Video

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Nutrition

Calories: 507kcalCarbohydrates: 39gProtein: 28gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 11gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 125mgSodium: 2054mgPotassium: 648mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 7617IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 3mg
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