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Creamy Chicken Feta Soup with Orzo

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This creamy chicken feta soup with orzo is a comforting dish perfect for chilly days. Packed with flavors and easy to prepare in a slow cooker, it’s a delightful meal that warms both the body and soul.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup orzo pasta
  • 1 cup crumbled feta cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (about from 1 lemon)
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into cubes.
  2. In a large slow cooker, add the chicken pieces along with the diced onion, garlic, carrots, celery, and red bell pepper.
  3. Pour the chicken broth over the ingredients in the slow cooker, ensuring everything is well covered.
  4. Sprinkle the dried herbs (oregano, thyme) as well as salt and pepper over the mixture. Stir gently to evenly distribute the spices.
  5. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook the soup on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
  6. Once the cooking time is up, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and shred it with two forks into small pieces. Return the shredded chicken to the slow cooker.
  7. Add the orzo pasta and the cream, and cook the soup for an additional 10-15 minutes until the pasta is al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
  8. Before serving, add the lemon juice and chopped spinach. Stir well and let the soup sit for another 5 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
  9. Serve the soup hot and garnish with fresh parsley.

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