Chicken-Vegetable Soup With Orzo Recipe

Name: Chicken-Vegetable Soup With Orzo
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 5 cups water; 2 pounds chicken drumsticks, skinned; 2 cups small broccoli florets; 2 cups presliced mushrooms; 1 1/2 cups sliced carrot; 1 cup chopped onion; 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil; 1/4 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta); 1 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon black pepper; 6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

Servings: persons

5 cups water
2 pounds chicken drumsticks, skinned
2 cups small broccoli florets
2 cups presliced mushrooms
1 1/2 cups sliced carrot
1 cup chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
1/4 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh Parmesan cheese

1
Combine water and chicken in a 3-quart casserole. Cover with lid; microwave at HIGH 30 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring after 15 minutes. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving cooking liquid. Cool chicken slightly. Remove chicken from bones, and discard bones. Shred chicken with 2 forks to measure 2 1/2 cups.
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Combine broccoli and next 4 ingredients (broccoli through basil) in casserole. Cover; microwave at HIGH 8 minutes or until tender, stirring after 4 minutes. Add the reserved cooking liquid, chicken, pasta, salt, and pepper. Cover; microwave at HIGH 6 minutes or until pasta is tender. Ladle soup into 6 bowls. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 5 cups water, 2 pounds chicken drumsticks, skinned, 2 cups small broccoli florets, 2 cups presliced mushrooms, and more.

Yes, Chicken-Vegetable Soup With Orzo 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-Vegetable Soup With Orzo

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