Slow Cooker

Slow Cooker Chicken Orzo Soup

Slow Cooker Chicken Orzo Soup

Spoonfuls of comfort, slow-cooked to perfection. This Chicken Orzo Soup is your winter wellness weapon—tender shredded chicken, velvety orzo, and soul-soothing broth, all brought together effortlessly in the Cuisinart Slow Cooker, Cook Central 3-in-1. Whether you're fighting off a cold or just craving something cosy, this one-pot wonder is pure feel-good food with minimal prep and maximum flavour. Just set it, forget it, and get ready to ladle up the love.
  1. Slow Cooker Chicken Orzo Soup-1
  1. Slow Cooker Chicken Orzo Soup-1

Ingredients

  • 1tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 sticks celery, chopped finely
  • 2 carrots peeled,chopped finely
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup cream
  • 2 tbsp italian seasoning
  • 4-5 pieces of chicken breasts, sliced into thick pieces (5cm approx)
  • 1 cup uncooked orzo
  • 1 cup shredded parmesan + extra of course
  • 2 handfuls of spinach, washed
  • salt & pepper to season

Preparation

  1. Set the slow cooker to brown/sauté setting at 200 degrees. Add olive oil and garlic, cook until fragrant (1-2min). Add celery and carrots, sauté for 5 minutes. Add chicken and cook until just sealed and slightly golden (only a few minutes).
  2. Switch to the slow cooker setting immediately. Pour in the chicken broth, cream, italian seasoning. Cover soup and let cook on low for 3.5hrs.
  3. Add the orzo and parmesan, stir. Re-cover and let continue to cook for an additional hour on low (stir if needed).
  4. Season soup with additional parmesan and salt & pepper. Enjoy x