Do you need quick idea for dinner tonight? Try this easy chicken and orzo soup. You can even make it easier by using a rotisserie chicken. It has a fresh flavor but still warms you up. It’s really a great soup for any season.
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What tools do you need to make chicken and orzo soup?
This soup does not require many tools. Most of these items you probably already have on hand.
- 8 inch chef’s knife (a staple for any kitchen)
- cutting board
- zester
- large pot
- Ladle, I recommend this cute one
Chicken and orzo soup ingredients:
- 2 chicken breasts cooked and diced (you can use rotisserie chicken)
- 3 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery sticks, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves, grated or minced
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1 cup orzo
- Juice of one lemon
- zest of one lemon
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper (optional)
How to make chicken orzo soup
Start by sautéing the onions, carrots and celery in the olive oil.
When the carrots are softened, add the garlic and sauté for another 1-2 minutes. Add the stock and chicken. Bring to a boil. Add the orzo and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, and peppers. Remove from heat and enjoy! Serve with crackers or fresh bread.
Can you make soup ahead of time?
You sure can! This soup makes amazing leftovers. It makes a great packed lunch. I Recommend a mug Pop in for packed lunches. These containers are great for packing and reheating leftovers. They are ceramic with BPA free vented lids. They keep the microwave at home, work or school clean while warming up your lunch.
Find this great microwavable mug here.
Can you freeze soup?
Yes, you can freeze chicken and orzo soup. If you don’t finish it all during the first meal, you can chill the remainder in your refrigerator overnight. It is important to chill the soup before freezing it. Then transfer the soup into single servings and freeze for a quick and easy meal later! I try to save sour cream and other similar containers for this purpose but you can also purchase freezer soup containers.
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