Chicken Curry Stew Soup With Currants and Orzo |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 65 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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If you are a curry-lover, then this soup is a must try. If you like a creamy texture then add in some whipping cream towards the end of cooking. If you are serving more than 4 people, then I suggest to double the recipe. All ingredients can be adjusted to suit taste, but start with the amounts listed. For even more heat, add in a seeded and finely chopped jalapeno pepper with the onions and garlic. This soup can be made a day ahead and just reheated, in fact it tastes even better the following day! Ingredients:
2 -4 tablespoons oil |
1 large onion, chopped |
1 small red bell pepper, chopped |
1 tablespoon chopped fresh garlic (or more to taste) |
6 -8 boneless chicken breasts, cut into about 1-inch pieces (can use boneless skinless thighs) |
1 tablespoon curry powder (add in more if desired) |
1 1/2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger |
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (or to taste) |
4 cups chicken broth (can add in a little more broth if desired) |
2 cups diced canned tomatoes (with juice) |
1 -2 large granny smith apple, peeled and coarsley chopped |
1/3 cup orzo pasta |
1/4 cup dried currant |
salt and pepper |
plain yogurt |
Directions:
1. Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
2. Add in onion, bell pepper, crushed red pepper, and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes, or until veggies are softened.
3. Add in cubed chicken, curry powder and ginger; stir for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add in chicken broth, tomatoes with juice and chopped apples; bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered for 45 minutes (season with salt and pepper to taste).
5. Add in orzo and currants; simmer for abother 5-6 minutes, or until orzo is cooked and firm-tender.
6. Ladle into serving bowls, and dollup with yogurt.
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