Country Captain Soup Recipe

Name: Country Captain Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large onion, coarsely chopped; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 6 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger; 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 4 cups (or more) canned chicken broth; 2 cups canned diced peeled tomatoes with juices; 1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, coarsely chopped; 1/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta; also called riso); 2 tablespoons dried currants; Chopped fresh cilantro; Plain yogurt

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 garlic cloves, chopped
6 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
4 cups (or more) canned chicken broth
2 cups canned diced peeled tomatoes with juices
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta; also called riso)
2 tablespoons dried currants
Chopped fresh cilantro
Plain yogurt

1
Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
2
Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saute until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
3
Add chicken, curry powder, ginger and crushed red pepper; stir 2 minutes.
4
Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes and apple and bring to boil.
5
Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
6
(Can be made 1 day ahead.
7
Cover and refrigerate.
8
Bring to simmer before continuing.)
9
Stir orzo and currants into soup and simmer until orzo is just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
10
Season with salt and pepper.
11
Ladle soup into bowls.
12
Garnish with cilantro and dollop of yogurt.

899

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

118

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 large onion, coarsely chopped, 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, and more.

Yes, Country Captain Soup 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Country Captain Soup

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Variations & substitutions

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