creamy chicken orzo soup

this creamy chicken orzo soup is one of those cozy meals I’ll be making all soup season 🤎 Easy Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup Ingredients * 4 tbsp butter * 1 medium yellow onion, diced * 3 carrots, diced * 3 celery stalks, diced * 2–3 tbsp jarred minced garlic * 2 tbsp flour * 6-8 cups chicken broth(depending how thick you like your soup) * 2 potatoes, peeled and diced * 1 Parmesan rind * 1 tbsp Italian seasoning * 1 tbsp dried thyme * 2 tbsp dried parsley * salt and pepper (to taste) * 1 tbsp garlic powder * 1 tbsp onion powder * 2 cups shredded cooked chicken * 1 cup orzo * 1 cup heavy cream * 2 big handfuls spinach (optional) Directions 1. Melt the butter in a large pot. Add the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Cook until the vegetables are soft, about 7–8 minutes. 2. Stir in the flour and cook for 1 minute. 3. Pour in the chicken broth. Add the potatoes, Parmesan rind, Italian seasoning, thyme, dried parsley, garlic powder, onion powder and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer for 10–15 minutes, until the potatoes are almost tender. 4. Stir in the chicken and orzo. Cook for 8–10 minutes, until the orzo is tender. 5. Stir in the heavy cream and spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes, then remove the Parmesan rind. 6. Ladle into bowls and top with fresh parsley and extra grated Parmesan. Serve with homemade garlic bread. #soupseason #EasyRecipe #DinnerIdeas #comefortfood #cooking