Chicken Soup

Submitted by JSoyster

"My own recipe! I have always enjoyed chicken soup, but decided to add a little creole kick to it, and came up with this. I hope you enjoy!"

 

• Ready In: 40mins
• Ingredients: 12
• Serves: 6

ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken, boneless
• 1 cup celery, chopped
• 1 cup carrot, chopped
• 1 cup bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons creole hot sauce (tobasco is best)
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, powder
• 1 teaspoon basil
• 1 teaspoon bay leaf, ground (use mortar and pistil)
• 1 cup water
• 2 cups chicken bouillon, cubes will work with 2 more cups of water
• 1 cup orzo pasta

directions

1. Grind the bay leaves in the mortar and pistil.
2. Chop the Chicken into small pieces.
3. Except for the Orzo, throw all ingredients into a pot, and turn on medium heat for 20 minutes.
4. Add the Orzo and cook for an additional 10 minutes, and serve. Add water if it is not soupy enough, but I like it chunky.

Reviews

[Sydney Mike]

Cut this recipe in half when making it & used 2 large chicken breasts (about 7-8 ounces each) & after that, I also cut back on the amount of hot sauce ~ I don't mind a kick, just don't want my pants on fire! Even that that, the soup was very satisfying, & the recipe is definitely a keeper! [Made & reviewed for one of my adoptees in this fall's round of Pick A Chef]