Chicken-Orecchiette Soup with Cilantro and Lemon Recipe

Name: Chicken-Orecchiette Soup with Cilantro and Lemon
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces total); 3 cups coarsely chopped onions; 3 plum tomatoes, sliced; 2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup); 2 tablespoons coriander seeds; 2 teaspoons cumin seeds; 2 teaspoons fennel seeds; 8 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth; 1/2 cup chopped cilantro; 8 ounces orecchiette pasta, freshly cooked; 3 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped; 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice; Fresh lemon slices (optional)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces total)
3 cups coarsely chopped onions
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
8 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
8 ounces orecchiette pasta, freshly cooked
3 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Fresh lemon slices (optional)

1
Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat.
2
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and saute until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side.
3
Transfer chicken to plate.
4
Cool.
5
Add chopped onions and next 5 ingredients to pot and saute over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
6
Add stock and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro.
7
Simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors.
8
Strain broth into heavy large saucepan.
9
Slice cooked chicken crosswise into thin strips; add to broth.
10
(Can be prepared 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
11
Add cooked pasta, chopped tomatoes, lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro to soup.
12
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
13
Bring soup just to simmer.
14
Ladle into bowls; garnish soup with lemon slices, if desired.

1256

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

177

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 2 skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces total), 3 cups coarsely chopped onions, 3 plum tomatoes, sliced, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Orecchiette Soup with Cilantro and Lemon falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Chicken-Orecchiette Soup with Cilantro and Lemon

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