Dill Chicken Soup

 

Dill Chicken Soup

On a cold fall night there is nothing better than to sit down to a bowl of hot steaming Dill Chicken Soup. This soup will become a family favorite for sure. Try it I know you’ll enjoy it.

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 medium carrots, chopped or 1 cup precut carrot sticks

1 small onion, coarsely chopped

2 garlic cloves, minced

1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta

1-1/2 cups coarsely shredded rotisserie chicken

6 cups chicken broth

1-1/2 cups frozen peas (about 6 ounces)

8 ounces fresh baby spinach (about 10 cups)

2 tablespoons chopped fresh dill or 1 tablespoon dill weed

2 tablespoons lemon juice

Coarsely ground pepper, optional

Directions

In a 6-qt. stockpot, heat oil over medium heat. Add carrots, onion and garlic; saute until carrots are tender, 4-5 minutes.

Stir in orzo, chicken and broth; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 7 minutes. Stir in peas, spinach and dill; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until orzo is tender, 5 minutes. Stir in lemon juice. If desired, top each serving with coarsely ground pepper.

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