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Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup

Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup That Warms the Soul in Minutes

This creamy turkey orzo soup is perfect for busy weeknights, transforming leftovers into a quick, heartwarming dish that brings comfort in every spoonful.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil Can substitute with canola oil
  • ½ medium Onion, chopped finely Shallots work for a milder sweetness
  • 2 sticks Celery, diced
  • 2 medium Carrots, diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon All-Purpose Flour Can be swapped with cornstarch for gluten-free
  • 5 cups Chicken Stock Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version
  • ½ teaspoon Italian Seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon Salt Adjust to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper Adjust to taste
  • 1.5 cups Cooked Turkey, shredded Can be replaced with shredded cooked chicken
  • ½ cup Uncooked Orzo
  • ¼ cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 cup Baby Spinach Kale can be substituted if desired

Equipment

  • 4-quart Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a 4-quart Dutch oven over medium heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Add ½ chopped onion, 2 diced celery sticks, and 2 diced carrots to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 1 tablespoon of all-purpose flour. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Gradually whisk in 5 cups of chicken stock, and season with ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon black pepper. Bring to a boil.
  5. Once boiling, add ½ cup of uncooked orzo and 1.5 cups of shredded turkey. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes.
  6. Remove from heat and stir in ¼ cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of baby spinach until wilted.
  7. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm, ideally with crusty bread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3-4 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat on the stove, adding water or stock as needed.

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