Slow Cooker Orzo Chicken Soup
This Slow Cooker Orzo Chicken Soup is packed full of flavor, and oh so good for you bone broth. With meat protein and vegetable goodness, this easy slow cooker recipe really does have it all.
Equipment
- 6 quart slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 3 medium chicken breasts
- 4 medium celery stalks, chopped
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 8-10 cups chicken bone broth
- 4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 tsp cumin
- salt and pepper to taste (approx. 1 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper)
Instructions
- Place the chicken breasts in a 6 quart size slow cooker and surround with the chopped vegetables.
- Sprinkle the cumin, salt, and pepper over the chicken and vegetables.
- Add the chicken bone broth and fresh thyme sprigs and stir gently to combine.
- Cook on LOW heat for 4-6 hours, stirring occasionally, and checking the chicken throughout.
- Once the chicken is cooked and has reached a minimal internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, remove the chicken from the slow cooker and place on a plate. Shred the chicken before adding it back into the soup.
- Cook the orzo to the package instructions.
- Enjoy with the perfect crusty bread recipe.