Cozy Up with Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup Perfect for Chilly Nights
Enjoy a comforting bowl of Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup, perfect for chilly nights.
Equipment
- medium cooking pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 2 tablespoons olive oil Adds a rich flavor while sautéing the veggies.
- 0.5 medium onion Chopped finely.
- 2 sticks celery Diced.
- 2 medium carrots Diced small.
- 3 cloves garlic Minced.
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour Helps to thicken the soup.
- 5 cups chicken stock A flavorful base.
- 0.5 teaspoons Italian seasoning Blend of herbs.
- 0.5 teaspoons salt Essential for flavor.
- 0.25 teaspoons ground black pepper Adds subtle heat.
For the Hearty Additions
- 1.5 cups shredded turkey Perfect for reinventing leftovers.
- 0.5 cup uncooked orzo Cooks quickly and thickens the soup.
- 0.25 cup heavy cream Gives richness.
- 1 cup baby spinach Adds nutrients and color.
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Heat the oil in a medium cooking pot over medium heat until shimmering.
- Add chopped onion, diced celery, diced carrots, and minced garlic. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until tender and fragrant.
- Stir in all-purpose flour and cook for about 1 minute.
- Gradually pour in chicken stock while stirring. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Mix in Italian seasoning, salt, and ground black pepper. Allow to simmer for 2-3 minutes.
- Add shredded turkey and uncooked orzo. Bring to a boil for a brief moment, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and baby spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until spinach wilts.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
For a thicker soup, simmer longer or add more flour. Adjust seasonings as needed.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 2mg
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