Cracked Chicken Orzo Soup

Ingredients

• Chicken broth (Amount not stated in the source)
• Rotisserie chicken (Cut up; amount not stated in the source)
• Cooked bacon (Amount not stated in the source)
• Kobe Jack cheese (Shredded; amount not stated in the source)
• 16 oz Orzo
• Seasonings (Specific seasonings and amounts are not stated in the source)
• Bearded Butchers Ranch seasoning (Amount not stated in the source)
• Lukewarm water (Used to soften the cream cheese; amount not stated)
• Cream cheese (Softened in lukewarm water; the creator prefers whipped cream cheese but used regular cream cheese)
• Sour cream (Amount not stated in the source)
• Heavy cream (Amount not stated in the source)
• Dried parsley (Used as a finishing garnish; amount not stated in the source)

Steps

1. 1

   Add chicken broth to a Dutch oven and bring it up to a simmer.

2. 2

   While the broth comes to a simmer, cut up the rotisserie chicken.

3. 3

   Add the orzo to the simmering broth.

4. 4

   Add the seasonings, including Bearded Butchers Ranch seasoning, and let the mixture come back to a simmer.

5. 5

   Soften the cream cheese in lukewarm water. The creator notes that whipped cream cheese melts more easily, although regular cream cheese was used here.

6. 6

   Add the sour cream and softened cream cheese to the soup, then mix them in.

7. 7

   Add the cut-up rotisserie chicken and cooked bacon, and mix everything together.

8. 8

   Pour in the heavy cream and stir to combine.

9. 9

   Work in the shredded Kobe Jack cheese until incorporated.

10. 10

    Finish with dried parsley for garnish.

Notes

The source does not provide amounts for the broth, chicken, bacon, cheeses, seasonings, cream cheese, sour cream, heavy cream, water, or parsley, nor does it specify exact simmering times or final consistency. The transcript says a full written recipe is available on the creator's website.

Nutrition per serving

• soup
• main
• one-pot meal
• creamy
• chicken
• comfort food