Lemony Chicken and Orzo Soup
Bon Appétit | April 2013
by Mary-Frances Heck
This weeknight chicken soup goes Greek with orzo, lemon juice, and a handful of fresh dill. Yield: Makes 4 servingsActive Time: 15 minutes Total Time: 45 minutes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium leek, white and pale-green parts only, halved lengthwise, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick 1 celery stalk, sliced crosswise 1/2" thick 12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper 1/2 cup orzo 1/4 cup chopped fresh dill Lemon halves (for serving) Heat oil in a large heavy pot over medium heat. Add leek and celery and cook, stirring often, until vegetables are soft, 5-8 minutes. Add chicken and broth; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, cover, reduce heat, and simmer until chicken is cooked through, 15-20 minutes. Transfer chicken to a plate. Let cool, then shred chicken into bite-size pieces. Meanwhile, return broth to a boil. Add orzo and cook until al dente, 8-10 minutes. Remove pot from heat. Stir in chicken and dill. Serve with lemon halves for squeezing over.
Per serving: 200 calories, 7 g fat, 1 g fiber
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