Recipes

[DiAnne]

A zesty soup - nice for a change of pace.

1 T olive oil
1 large onion coarsely chopped
1/2 c chopped red bell pepper
4 clove of garlic chopped
6 skinless boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 inch pieces
1 T curry powder (I prefer madras type)
1 t grated fresh ginger root
1/4 t dried crushed red pepper
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups canned diced tomatoes with juices
1 large Granny Smith apple, peeled and coarsely chopped.
1/4 cup orzo
2 T dried currants
Chopped fresh cilantro
Plain yogart

Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic. Saute until soft. Add chicken, curry, ginger, and crush red pepper. Stir two minutes. Add broth, tomatoes and apple and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.

Stir orzo and currants into soup. Simmer until orzo is just cooked. Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with a dollop of yogurt and cilantro,