Slow Cooker Chicken and Orzo Soup
Slow Cooker Chicken and Orzo Soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender chicken, delicate orzo pasta, and fresh vegetables in a rich, flavorful broth.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 219kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 pound skinless chicken breasts or thighs boneless
- 1 onion medium - diced
- 2 carrots peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks sliced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup orzo pasta
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Add chicken, onion, carrots, celery, garlic, chicken broth, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until the chicken is tender and cooked through.
- Remove the chicken and shred it with two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
- Add the orzo pasta to the slow cooker, cover, and cook on high for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
- Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition
Calories: 219kcal | Carbohydrates: 21g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 124mg | Potassium: 439mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 3456IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 2mg