Chicken Soup with Orzo

Homemade chicken stock made with the bones of a rotisserie or roast chicken is thickened with a roux and enhanced with orzo, shredded chicken, and carrots for a soothing winter soup.

    Ingredients

    • 6 cups chicken stock
    • 3 carrots, chopped
    • 2 cups shredded chicken
    • 1/4 cup orzo
    • salt to taste
    • pepper to taste
    • 3 tablespoons butter
    • 3 tablespoons flour

    Preparation

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    1.  Heat chicken stock in a pot over medium heat. 

    2.  Add carrots, shredded chicken, orzo, salt, and pepper and cook 10 minutes. 

    3.  Melt butter in a small saucepan. Add flour, whisking well, and cook 2 minutes to make a roux. 

    4.  Whisk roux into stock and cook 10 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve.

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