Orzo, Squash, and Chicken Soup
Author: Valerie@Snap-Peas
Orzo, Squash, and Chicken Soup
Ingredients
  • 1 butternut (or delicata) squash
  • 3Tbsp olive oil
  • salt and pepper
  • 1-2 breasts from roasted chicken, shredded
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 2 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 5 sage leaves, torn
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • handful of baby spinach leaves, torn
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 400°
  2. Peel and cube the squash, toss with 2Tbsp olive oil and spread on parchment lined baking sheet.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Bake for about 30 minutes, until it is tender and caramelized.
  5. Cook orzo in boiling, salted water (according to package directions) for 7 minutes.
  6. Drain and set aside.
  7. In a large saucepan, over medium high heat, add 3 Tbsp. olive oil and saute the onion, garlic, and sage until soft, about 5 minutes.
  8. Ad the broth and bring to a boil.
  9. Add the orzo, shredded chicken, and squash and reduce heat to simmer for 15 minutes.
  10. Add the spinach, season to taste with salt and pepper, and serve.
Recipe by snap-peas at https://www.snap-peas.com/2013/02/27/orzo-squash-and-chicken-soup/