Leftover Rotisserie Chicken Orzo Soup
Tender rotisserie chicken, orzo, and fresh vegetables simmer in a savory chicken broth with spinach and Parmesan for a comforting, hearty soup.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Total Time 30 minutes mins
- 2 cups shredded Leftover rotisserie Chicken
- 3 Carrots peeled and sliced thin
- 3 Celery stalks sliced
- ½ Onion Chopped
- 1 tbsp chopped garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 cups chicken stock
- 1 cup water
- 2 cups orzo
- 2 cups chopped spinach
- 1 cup grated parmesan
- Salt and pepper to taste
In a medium size stock pot bring the butter and oil to medium heat
Add the onion, celery, carrots and garlic saute until tender and just beginning to brown
Add the orzo saute until lightly browned
Add the chicken stock, water and leftover chicken
Simmer covered 5 to 7 minutes add the spinach and Italian parsley last 2 minutes
Sprinkle with parmesan