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

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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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.

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

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