CHICKEN-ORECCHIETTE SOUP WITH CILANTRO AND LEMON

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Chicken-Orecchiette Soup with Cilantro and Lemon image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Citrus     Pasta     Lemon     Spring     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon olive oil
2 skinless boneless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces total)
3 cups coarsely chopped onions
3 plum tomatoes, sliced
2 stalks lemongrass, thinly sliced (about 1/2 cup)
2 tablespoons coriander seeds
2 teaspoons cumin seeds
2 teaspoons fennel seeds
8 cups chicken stock or canned low-salt chicken broth
1/2 cup chopped cilantro
8 ounces orecchiette pasta, freshly cooked
3 plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
Fresh lemon slices (optional)

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large pot over medium-high heat. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper and sauté until cooked through, about 4 minutes per side. Transfer chicken to plate. Cool.
  • Add chopped onions and next 5 ingredients to pot and sauté over medium heat until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Add stock and 1/4 cup chopped cilantro. Simmer 20 minutes to blend flavors.
  • Strain broth into heavy large saucepan. Slice cooked chicken crosswise into thin strips; add to broth. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead; cover and refrigerate.)
  • Add cooked pasta, chopped tomatoes, lemon juice and remaining 1/4 cup cilantro to soup. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring soup just to simmer. Ladle into bowls; garnish soup with lemon slices, if desired.

Chaudhary Ibrahim
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


sunny Singh
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This recipe is a waste of time. It's not worth the effort.


Malik g Malik g
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This soup was a huge disappointment. The chicken was tough and the broth was flavorless. I will not be making this again.


It's Ayan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out way too salty. I had to add a lot of water to dilute it.


Elkanah Nyauma
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This soup was a little bland for my taste. I added some extra salt and pepper and it was much better.


shenika hughes
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, so I used parsley instead. It was still very good.


Comedy minati
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Delicious!


Mangal Khan
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This was a great recipe! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfect. The soup was flavorful and the chicken was tender. I will definitely be making this again.


Rayhana Cherif
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I love this soup! It's so flavorful and comforting. I like to add a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes to give it a bit of a kick. I also like to top it with some grated Parmesan cheese.


Boateng Faustina
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This soup was easy to make and very delicious. I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the broth. The cilantro and lemon added a nice freshness to the soup. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


yusuf Yusuf
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved the unique flavor combination and the orecchiette pasta was a nice change from the usual noodles. I will definitely be making this again.


saraiki poetry
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This soup was a hit with my family! The orecchiette pasta cooked perfectly and the chicken was tender and flavorful. The cilantro and lemon added a nice brightness to the broth. I will definitely be making this again.