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.

February 16, 2020

Ingredients

SERVINGS: 8 Serving(s)

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

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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