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From John Ebner

From Kathleen Bradley

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Creamy Orzo Turkey Soup

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Ingredients

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Creamy Orzo Turkey Soup

2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tbsp olive oil

1 shallotsmall dice

3 carrotspeeled & sliced

3 stalks celerysmall dice

4 large cloves garlicfinely minced

2 tablespoons fresh sagefinely minced

8 sprigs fresh thyme

½ cup dry white wine

6 cups turkey stock

1 bay leaf

1 cup orzo pasta

1 cup heavy cream

3 cups turkeydiced or shredded

Kosher saltto taste

black pepperto taste

Add the butter and olive oil to a soup pot over medium-high heat. Once it's hot, add the shallots, carrots, celery, black pepper, and a pinch of salt. Cook, stirring frequently, until the veggies are soft and browned on the edges, about 7-8 minutes.

Next, add the garlic, sage, and thyme. Sauté until the mixture is fragrant, about 30 seconds.

Deglaze the pot with the white wine and cook until it's reduced by half, about 30-60 seconds. Scrape up any brown bits on the bottom of the pan.

Add the turkey stock and bay leaf. Bring the soup to a boil. Add the orzo and cook until al dente, 9-10 minutes.

During the last 3 minutes of cooking, add the cream and turkey. Simmer until the soup is warm and the pasta is tender. Taste and add more salt and pepper, to taste. Remove the bay leaf and thyme sprigs and discard. Ladle the soup into bowls and enjoy!

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5.0

John Ebner

Excellent! We did not have any turkey so we make it with Costco chicken and chicken stock and it turned out fantastic. It's filling so we had plenty for leftovers the next day. Will definitely make again.

Nov 15, 2025

Kathleen Bradley

Delicious! Will absolutely be making this again. It was perfect for this cold and rainy fall night. Really easy, too - can just throw everything into one pot.

Nov 11, 2025

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Toast Your Orzo First 🍝
Lightly toast the dry orzo pasta in butter for 2-3 minutes before adding liquid to develop a nutty flavor and prevent mushiness during cooking.
Temper the Heavy Cream 🥛
Slowly add heavy cream to the hot soup while whisking constantly, or warm it separately first, to prevent curdling and achieve a silky, smooth texture.
Build Aromatic Depth with Wine 🍷
Let the white wine reduce for 2-3 minutes after adding it to cook off the alcohol and concentrate its bright flavors, which enhance the turkey and herbs beautifully.
Shred Turkey Against the Grain 🦃
Cut turkey pieces against the grain into bite-sized pieces to ensure maximum tenderness and better texture integration throughout the creamy broth.
Reserve Fresh Herbs for Finishing ✨
Save half your fresh thyme and sage to stir in at the very end of cooking, preserving their vibrant flavor and aroma that define this cozy soup.