Chicken Soup With Orzo, Shredded Grape Leaves, Toma

Name: Chicken Soup With Orzo, Shredded Grape Leaves, Tomatoes, Lemon And Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 onion, finely diced; 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped; a pinch ground allspice; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 quart chicken stock; 3/4 cup orzo; 4 large vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled and diced; 8 grape leaves (fresh or pickled), trimmed of stem and shredded (see recipe); 1/2 cup chicken meat; 1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed; sea salt and freshly ground black pepper; extra virgin olive oil, to serve

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
a pinch ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 quart chicken stock
3/4 cup orzo
4 large vine-ripened tomatoes, peeled and diced
8 grape leaves (fresh or pickled), trimmed of stem and shredded (see recipe)
1/2 cup chicken meat
1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh dill, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice, freshly squeezed
sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
extra virgin olive oil, to serve

1
If using fresh grape leaves, blanch them in boiling salted water for about 2 minutes until theyre no longer bright green; refresh under cold running water.
2
If using pickled or jarred leaves, place in a colander and rinse well.
3
Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the onion and cook for 58 minutes until softened and transparent.
4
Add the garlic, allspice and cinnamon and cook for another minute, then add the chicken stock and bring almost to a boil.
5
Add the orzo, tomatoes, grape leaves and chicken, then reduce the heat so the soup is simmering.
6
Cook for approximately 8 minutes, or until the orzo is tender.
7
Add the fresh herbs and lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
8
Serve drizzled with extra-virgin olive oil.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 onion, finely diced, 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped, a pinch ground allspice, and more.

Yes, Chicken Soup With Orzo, Shredded Grape Leaves, Tomatoes, Lemon And Herbs falls under the Pasta & Noodles 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.

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Chicken Soup With Orzo, Shredded Grape Leaves, Tomatoes, Lemon And Herbs

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