Yield: 6 Servings
Measure | Ingredient |
---|---|
\N 4 | Garlic cloves, chopped |
\N 6 | Skinless boneless chicken |
1 T Olive oil
1 lg Onion, coarsely chopped
½ c Chopped red bell pepper
: -thighs(about 1¼ pounds) : -Cut into 1 inch pieces 1 T Curry powder
1 t Grated peeled fresh ginger ¼ t Dried crushed red pepper 4 c Canned chicken broth (or more) 2 c Canned diced peeled tomatoes with juices 1 lg Granny Smith apple, peeled, coarsely chopped ¼ c Orzo (rice-shaped pasta; also called riso) 2 T Dried currants
: Chopped fresh cilantro : Plain yogurt
Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; saut=E9 until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add chicken, curry powder, ginger and crushed red pepper; stir 2 minutes. Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes and apple and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead.
Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.) Stir orzo and currants into soup and simmer until orzo is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with cilantro and dollup of yogurt.
NOTE: This zesty soup is based on a chicken and curry stew popular in the South. The origin of its name is unclear, but according to one account, it was brought to Savannah in the early 1800s by a sea captain who traveled the spice route from India. Bon App=E9tit March 1995