Rezept
Zubereitungszeit ca. 30 MinutenVorbereitung ca. 10 MinutenKochzeit ca. 20 Minuten
Zutaten:
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 celery ribs, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 5 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh herbs, thyme, rosemary or sage
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cream
- 1 cup peas
- 4 cup cooked shredded chicken
- 1 1/2 cup orzo
- 3/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
- salt and freshly cracked pepper
Arbeitsschritte:
- Sauté the vegetables: Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to get some color on them.Add in garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Toast the orzo: Add the uncooked orzo to the pot and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until lightly golden and toasted.
- Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and fresh herbs scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a gentle simmer. Cook for 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the orzo is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Add in cream and chicken: Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream, peas, and shredded chicken. Simmer gently for 2–3 minutes, until everything is heated through.Finish with Parmesan: Remove from the heat and stir in the grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve: Serve immediately with extra Parmesan cheese, fresh parsley and freshly cracked black pepper on top.