Description
Warm, cozy, and flavorful, this Creamy Turkey Orzo Soup is a quick and hearty one-pot meal made in just 30 minutes — perfect for using up leftover turkey.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 medium onion, chopped finely
- 2 sticks celery, diced into small cubes
- 2 medium carrots, diced into small cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- 5 cups chicken stock
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 1 1/2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup baby spinach
Instructions
1. Heat olive oil in a 4 qt Dutch oven or medium cooking pot over medium-high heat. Add onions, celery, and carrots, and sauté until soft, about 5–7 minutes.
2. Add garlic and sauté for one minute.
3. Add flour and cook for one minute, stirring constantly.
4. Pour in one cup of chicken stock and stir until flour is dissolved.
5. Add remaining chicken stock, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
6. Add the shredded turkey and uncooked orzo. Bring the soup to a boil over high heat.
7. Reduce heat to medium and cook for 10 minutes, or until orzo is fully cooked. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
8. Remove from heat and stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated.
9. Add baby spinach and stir until wilted, about one minute.
10. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately with a squeeze of lemon juice if desired.
Notes
Turkey: Great for using up leftover roast turkey. You can also substitute with cooked chicken, including rotisserie chicken.
Storage: Store in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days in an airtight container.
Freezing: Let cool completely, then transfer to a freezer-safe container. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Reheating: Reheat gently on the stove. Orzo will expand, so add water or broth as needed to thin out the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving