Marry Me Orzo Soup
Marry Me Chicken Orzo Soup is rich, creamy, and loaded with tender chicken, sun-dried tomatoes, orzo pasta, spinach, and Parmesan cheese in a flavorful garlic cream broth.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 small yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- ½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, drained
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes optional
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh basil or parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium heat.2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter
- Season the chicken lightly with salt and pepper, then add it to the pot. Cook for 5–6 minutes, until lightly browned. Remove the chicken and set aside.1 pound boneless
- In the same pot, cook the onion until softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.1 small yellow onion, 3 cloves garlic
- Stir in the sun-dried tomatoes, Italian seasoning, paprika, and red pepper flakes.½ cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes, 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning, ½ teaspoon paprika, ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.6 cups chicken broth
- Add the orzo and cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally so it doesn't stick.1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- Return the chicken to the pot and simmer until fully cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.1 cup heavy cream, 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fold in the spinach and cook for 1–2 minutes, just until wilted.2 cups baby spinach
- Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.Salt and black pepper
- Garnish with fresh basil or parsley and extra Parmesan before serving.Fresh basil or parsley
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