Description
Creamy Chicken and Orzo Soup with Fresh Dill is a comforting, velvety soup made with tender chicken, delicate orzo pasta, fresh vegetables, and fragrant dill in a rich, creamy broth—perfect for a cozy lunch or dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked orzo pasta
- 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (rotisserie or poached)
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh dill, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Add orzo pasta and cook for 7–8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
- Stir in shredded chicken, salt, pepper, and thyme. Reduce heat to low.
- Pour in heavy cream and stir until warmed through.
- Add lemon juice and fresh dill, stirring gently to combine.
- Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or evaporated milk instead of heavy cream.
- Fresh dill adds a bright, herbal flavor—avoid substituting with dried if possible.
- Cook orzo separately if you plan to store leftovers, as it can absorb too much broth.
- This soup pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a fresh green salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: creamy chicken orzo soup, dill chicken soup, chicken soup with pasta