Creamy Orzo, Corn and Chicken Soup

Name: Creamy Orzo, Corn and Chicken Soup
Yield: 4 - 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 mL) butter; 1 small onion chopped; 2 cloves garlic minced; 1 Carton (900 mL) chicken broth or 4 cups (1 L) homemade broth; 2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice freshly squeezed; 3/4 lb (340 g) chicken thighs or skinless boneless chicken breast; 1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme; 1/2 cup (125 mL) orzo; 1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour; 1 cup (250 mL) 10 % cream; 1 cup (250 mL) frozen corn; Salt and pepper to taste; 1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh dill coarsely chopped

Come the winter months nothing hits the spot more than a steaming bowl of hearty soup. Serve with crusty bread and a crisp green salad.

Prep: 10 min
Cooking: 20 min - 25 min

Yields 4 - 6 servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp (15 mL) butter
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 Carton (900 mL) chicken broth or 4 cups (1 L) homemade broth
2 tbsp (30 mL) lemon juice freshly squeezed
3/4 lb (340 g) chicken thighs or skinless boneless chicken breast
1/2 tsp (2 mL) dried thyme
1/2 cup (125 mL) orzo
1 tbsp (15 mL) all-purpose flour
1 cup (250 mL) 10 % cream
1 cup (250 mL) frozen corn
Salt and pepper to taste
1/4 cup (60 mL) fresh dill coarsely chopped

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Preparation

Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic; cook 5 min just until onion is tender. Add broth, lemon juice, chicken and thyme to saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered until chicken is cooked through, 10 to 15 min until no longer pink. Remove chicken to a plate. When cool enough to handle shred meat into bite-size pieces.

Return broth in saucepan to the boil. Add orzo; cook 6 to 8 min until tender. Whisk flour into cream. Add chicken, corn and cream to broth. Stirring frequently bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 1 min. Add salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh dill.