CHICKEN CURRY STEW SOUP WITH CURRANTS AND ORZO

Chicken Curry Stew Soup With Currants and Orzo image

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!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Chicken

Time 1h5m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

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

Steps:

Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add in onion, bell pepper, crushed red pepper, and garlic; saute for about 5 minutes, or until veggies are softened.
Add in cubed chicken, curry powder and ginger; stir for 2-3 minutes.
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).
Add in orzo and currants; simmer for abother 5-6 minutes, or until orzo is cooked and firm-tender.
Ladle into serving bowls, and dollup with yogurt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 627.9, Fat 29.1, SaturatedFat 7.3, Cholesterol 139.2, Sodium 1058.7, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 4.9, Sugar 18.1, Protein 54.4