COUNTRY CAPTAIN SOUP

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Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Ginger     Pasta     Tomato     Quick & Easy     Apple     Curry     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large onion, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
4 garlic cloves, chopped
6 skinless boneless chicken thighs (about 1 1/4 pounds), cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon curry powder
1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
4 cups (or more) canned chicken broth
2 cups canned diced peeled tomatoes with juices
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta; also called riso)
2 tablespoons dried currants
Chopped fresh cilantro
Plain yogurt

Steps:

  • Heat oil in heavy large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; sauté until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes. Add chicken, curry powder, ginger and crushed red pepper; stir 2 minutes. Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes and apple and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate. Bring to simmer before continuing.)
  • Stir orzo and currants into soup and simmer until orzo is just cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with cilantro and dollop of yogurt.

Chinatu Mary Jane
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This was the best country captain soup I've ever had! The flavors were perfect and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this again.


broofsdrums
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love to make it on a cold winter day.


prince prantho
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I'm not a huge fan of soup, but this one is an exception. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I could eat it every day!


Kyky kapongo mpoyi
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This soup is a keeper! It's easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Bishal Ghimire
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe, but I'm glad I tried it. It was surprisingly delicious! The soup was creamy and flavorful, and the chicken was cooked perfectly.


William Jacobs
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of flavors. It's the perfect comfort food for a cold winter day.


Rowshon Uddin
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Delicious!


X Nsgd
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This was my first time making country captain soup, and it turned out great! The soup was flavorful and hearty. I'll definitely be making it again.


Hamza Gsa
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I've made this soup twice now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and the ingredients are easy to find. I highly recommend it!


Md Manna mia
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This soup was a hit at my dinner party! The flavors were rich and complex, and the chicken was fall-off-the-bone tender. I will definitely be making this again.