Creamy Chicken Orzo Soup

Source: Bradie

Ingredients:

1/2 C carrots, diced

1/2 C celery, diced

1/2 C onion, diced

4 C chicken broth

1-2 C water

2 chicken breasts

1/2 small box orzo

dash of salt, rosemary, thyme, italian herbs, garlic powder, parsley

1/2 - 1 C half and half

Directions:

1. In a dutch oven, cook down celery, onion, and carrots until translucent. Add broth and chicken breasts and cover for 30 minutes until cooked through

2. Remove chicken and shred

3. Use immersion blender to break up some of the vegetables

4. Add chicken back to pot, add spices and orzo. Cover and cook an additional 9-11 minutes until orzo is soft

5. Add half and half and warm through. Serve