Cozy Crockpot Orzo Soup: A Creamy Delight Awaits!
A comforting and creamy orzo soup made effortlessly in a crockpot, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 6-8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup orzo pasta
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a crockpot, combine the vegetable broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, thyme, and basil.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the orzo pasta and cook for an additional 30 minutes on high.
- Once the orzo is cooked, stir in the heavy cream and season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy your cozy soup!
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with coconut milk.
- Add cooked chicken or sausage for extra protein.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg