Cabbage and Chicken Soup

Submitted by Alyse

"Chicken noodle soup has always been said to have magical healing properties. I combined my favorite things, chicken, orzo, and cabbage and came up with this super simple and tasty soup."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 pot
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 1⁄2 head cabbage, chopped into 2 inch chuncks
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 garlic
• 8 ounces orzo pasta
• 2 cups cooked chicken
• 1 tablespoon chicken bouillon
• salt and black pepper
• 1⁄2 red pepper flakes (optional)

directions

1. In a 6 qt dutch oven, lightly saute garlic and onions in a little olive oil
2. add chicken and cabbage and stir lightly.
3. add bouillon, I prefer the Better than Bouillon brand, and add enough water to cover the mix, I like chunky thick soup, you can add more water to your taste.
4. add red pepper, salt and black pepper to taste
5. add the orzo and boil 2 minutes less than directions state on the package.
6. let the soup rest about 5 minutes.
7. serve with garlic bread and a salad for a full meal!