Name: Barilla Orzo Pasta Soup with Chicken, Carrots and Spinach
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1/2 box Barilla Orzo pasta; 1 whole chicken; 2 celery stalks, diced; 1 medium carrot, diced; 2 bay leaves; 1 white onion, chopped; 2 pts cherry tomatoes, halved; 1 lb fresh spinach; 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil; 1 clove garlic, chopped; 1/2 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

Barilla Orzo Pasta Soup with Chicken, Carrots and Spinach

30 minutes

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This chicken orzo soup takes this classic dish to new, exciting places. Perfectly al dente Barilla Orzo pasta swims in a flavourful Italian soup broth with chicken, celery, cherry tomatoes, fresh spinach and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese. For additional chicken soup recipe adventures, try our other Barilla Ditalini or Barilla Pastina pasta cuts!

One-Pot Recipes

Ingredients

4 servings

1/2 boxBarilla Orzo pasta

1whole chicken

2celery stalks, diced

1medium carrot, diced

2bay leaves

1white onion, chopped

2 ptscherry tomatoes, halved

1 lbfresh spinach

2 tbspExtra virgin olive oil

1 clovegarlic, chopped

1/2 cupParmigiano Reggiano cheese, grated

Disclaimer

Individuals with allergies or specific dietary concerns should verify that the ingredients they utilize for the recipes comply with their restrictions.

Method

Step 1

In a 4-6 quart slow cooker, combine the water, celery, carrots, onion, garlic, bay leaf, chicken and water.

Step 2

Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the chicken is tender and falling apart.

Step 3

Remove the chicken from the soup and let it cool down. When the chicken is cool, shred into bite-sized pieces then add it back to the soup.

Step 4

Remove the bay leaf and add the spinach, cherry tomatoes and Barilla Orzo pasta, then stir well.

Step 5

Season with salt and pepper and cover, then cook the Barilla Orzo pasta for approximately another 35-40 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 6

To serve, ladle the soup into bowls, top with cheese and a drizzle of olive oil.

Orzo

Orzo is a small, rice-like pasta that adds Mediterranean flair to any dish. Its versatility shines in soups and salads, making it a go-to option for Canadian cooks looking to infuse their meals with a touch of premium, Mediterranean charm.

Shape

Mini and Soup

Cook time

9 minutes

Pack size

340 g (4 x servings)

Range

Classic Blue Box

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