How to make Chicken Orzo Soup
- cook TIME 22 mins
- prep TIME 8 mins
- total TIME 30 mins
Ingredients (14)
- 26 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 4 oz orzo uncooked
- 4 oz celery sliced
- 12 oz carrot sliced into large chunks
- 3 oz onion coarsely diced
- 1 tbsp garlic minced
- 1 tsp thyme chopped
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 tbsp parsley finely chopped
- 2 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
INSTRUCTIONS
Sweat the aromatics: In a pot over medium heat, add 3 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 tbsp olive oil, 3 oz onion, and 1 tbsp garlic. Stir constantly for 1 minute.
Cook the vegetables: Add 4 oz celery, 12 oz carrot, 1 tsp thyme, and 1 bay leaf. Cook and stir constantly for 2 minutes.
Briefly cook the chicken: Add 26 oz boneless skinless chicken thighs, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to the pot. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Cook the soup: Add 2 cups unsalted chicken broth and bring to a boil over high heat. Once bubbling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
Cook the orzo: Add 4 oz orzo to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes. When the pasta is tender and slightly chewy, turn off the heat.
Garnish and serve: Sprinkle 2 tbsp parsley over the top of the soup. Transfer the soup to serving bowls and enjoy.