Chicken-Vegetable Soup with Orzo |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This homey soup shows just how quickly you can make chicken broth in the microwave. It also shows off the microwave's fabulous way with vegetables; they not only keep more color but also retain more vitamins. Ingredients:
5 cups water |
2 pounds chicken drumsticks, skinned |
2 cups small broccoli florets |
2 cups presliced mushrooms |
1 1/2 cups sliced carrot |
1 cup chopped onion |
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil |
1/4 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta) |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
6 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) grated fresh parmesan cheese |
Directions:
1. Combine water and chicken in a 3-quart casserole. Cover with lid; microwave at HIGH 30 minutes or until chicken is done, stirring after 15 minutes. Drain in a colander over a bowl, reserving cooking liquid. Cool chicken slightly. Remove chicken from bones, and discard bones. Shred chicken with 2 forks to measure 2 1/2 cups.
2. Combine broccoli and next 4 ingredients (broccoli through basil) in casserole. Cover; microwave at HIGH 8 minutes or until tender, stirring after 4 minutes. Add the reserved cooking liquid, chicken, pasta, salt, and pepper. Cover; microwave at HIGH 6 minutes or until pasta is tender. Ladle soup into 6 bowls. Sprinkle each serving with cheese.
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