A hearty and warming soup that's perfect for feeding a crowd. This recipe uses leftover turkey or chicken and incorporates a variety of vegetables, orzo pasta, and cream for a comforting meal, especially ideal for cold nights.
1: Heat a large pot over medium heat and add the olive oil.
2: Add the onions, carrots, celery, garlic, salt, pepper, and chili flakes, and sauté for about 5 minutes.
3: Toss in the thyme and then add the broth, chicken, Parmesan rind, and bay leaves.
4: Bring the soup to a boil and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
5: Remove the rind, bay leaves, and thyme.
6: Stir in the orzo and heavy cream, and cook for about 7 minutes, stirring occasionally.
7: Squeeze in the lemon juice and stir in the peas, parsley, and dill.
