Chicken Soup with Orzo

By Lv2Cook

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
• OR
• 2 teaspoons dried basil
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
• OR
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta)

Details

Servings 1

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