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Ingredients
- 1 (3-pound) package chicken pieces
- 3 quarts water
- 1 medium onion cut into 8 wedges
- 1 cup chopped carrot
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 1/2 cups sliced carrot
- 1 cup diced celery
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
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- 2 teaspoons dried basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
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- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
- 3/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
Preparation
Step 1
Remove and discard giblets and neck from chicken. Rinse chicken under cold water; pat dry. Trim excess fat. Combine chicken and 3 quarts water in a stockpot; bring to a boil. Add the onion, chopped carrot, chopped celery, and peppercorns; bring to a boil. Partially cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1 hour.
Remove the chicken from broth, reserving broth; cool. Remove chicken from bones; cut meat into bite-size pieces. Strain chicken broth through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids. Add enough water to broth to measure 10 cups; pour broth mixture into stockpot. Add sliced carrot, diced celery, basil, oregano, salt, and bay leaf; bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 10 minutes. Add chicken and orzo; cook 8 minutes or until pasta is done.
Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
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