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Cauliflower, Swiss Chard, and Chicken Soup

3.9

(42)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 8 cups, serving 4

Ingredients

2/3 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, crushed lightly
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
3 cups 1-inch cauliflower flowerets (about 1 small head)
1/2 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups chopped red Swiss chard leaves, washed well and drained

Preparation

  1. In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onion and caraway seeds in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened. Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower and orzo and simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes. Stir in chicken and Swiss chard and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper. Soup may be made 3 days ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered.

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