Once again, it's me with another soup recipe. I've said it before and I'll say it again...I love me some soup! This one is really hearty and filling. The chickpeas are a great protein in addition to the chicken.
Chickpea n' Chicken Soup
2 Tbsp. olive oil
1 Tbsp. real butter
2 baby carrots, finely diced
4 oz. Orzo pasta
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup water
1 tsp. cumin
1/4 c. finely chopped cilantro
2 green onions, finely diced
2 cans chicken broth
1 15 oz. can chickpeas, washed and rinsed
1 15 oz. petite diced tomatoes
1 Tbsp. ground pepper
1 tsp. sea salt
3 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into small chunks
Heat olive oil and butter in a stock pot. Add Orzo and saute' for 2 or 3 minutes until the Orzo gets slightly toasty (stir constantly). Add carrot, garlic, cumin, green onions, and cilantro and saute' for another minute or two. Add chicken, chicken broth, chickpeas, 1 cup of water and diced tomatoes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to medium. Cover, and simmer for approximately 20 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent the Orzo from sticking. Check Orzo occasionally. Once it is cooked through the soup is ready to serve.
Enjoy!
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