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Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup

Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup That Warms Your Soul

Experience the warmth of Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup, a delightful dish that transforms leftover turkey into a nourishing bowl.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner Ideas
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil Adds flavor and helps sauté
  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
For the Soup
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for thickening
  • 5 cups chicken stock homemade or store-bought
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
For the Good Stuff
  • 1 ½ cups cooked turkey shredded
  • ½ cup orzo uncooked
  • ¼ cup heavy cream for richness
  • 1 cup baby spinach fresh

Equipment

  • medium cooking pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a medium cooking pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Once shimmering, add the finely chopped onion, diced celery, and diced carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
  2. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Sprinkle 1 tablespoon of flour and stir, cooking for 1 minute.
  3. Gradually pour in 5 cups of chicken stock while stirring, bringing to a gentle bubble. This takes about 2-3 minutes.
  4. Add ½ teaspoon of Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon of salt, and ¼ teaspoon of ground black pepper. Bring to a boil and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Stir in 1 ½ cups of cooked turkey and ½ cup of orzo. Reduce heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
  6. Once the orzo is tender, stir in ¼ cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of baby spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
  7. Remove from heat and ladle the soup into bowls. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 3000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Prep ingredients first to enhance cooking flow. Taste before serving to adjust seasoning.

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