Zesty Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Zesty Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 3/4 cup chopped onion; 4 garlic cloves, chopped; 1 tablespoon curry powder; 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper; 1 teaspoon grated gingerroot; 1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes; 2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid; 1 large granny smith apple, cored, peeled, and coursely chopped; 1/2 cup orzo pasta; 3 tablespoons dried currants; salt and pepper; chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish); plain yogurt (to garnish) or sour cream (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
3/4 cup chopped onion
4 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon curry powder
6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
1 teaspoon grated gingerroot
1/4 teaspoon dried red pepper flakes
2 (14 ounce) cans chicken broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with their liquid
1 large granny smith apple, cored, peeled, and coursely chopped
1/2 cup orzo pasta
3 tablespoons dried currants
salt and pepper
chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)
plain yogurt (to garnish) or sour cream (to garnish)

1
Heat the oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and saute until tender and aromatic, about 3 to 5 minutes,then add the garlic and saute 1 minute longer.
2
Stir in the curry and saute for 1 minute, then add the chicken, red bell pepper, ginger, and red pepper flakes and stir for 2 minutes.
3
Add the broth, tomatoes, and apple and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
4
Add the orzo and currants to the soup and simmer until the orzo is tender, about 10 minutes.
5
Season the soup to taste with salt and pepper and ladle it into bowls.
6
Garnish with cilantro and a dollop of yogurt or sour cream.
7
You can make the soup a day ahead up to step 4 and cover and refridgerate it and then bring it to a simmer before you continue.

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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: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 3/4 cup chopped onion, 4 garlic cloves, chopped, 1 tablespoon curry powder, and more.

Yes, Zesty Chicken 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.

Zesty Chicken Soup

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