Curry Chicken and Orzo Soup -- Rebecca Anderson

curry chicken and orzo soup

1 tablespoon veg. oil

1 lb. chicken breasts, diced

1 sm. yellow onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 red bell pepper, diced

1 tablespoon curry powder

1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger

1/4 tsp. cayenne pepper

1/2 tsp. salt

1 qt.(32-oz.) reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 cup apple juice

1 (14.5 oz.) can diced tomatoes, undefined

2 lg. Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced

1/2 c. uncooked orzo

1/2 c. craisins

Heat oil in lg. saucepan over med. heat. Add the chicken, onion, garlic, bell pepper, curry powder, ginger, cayenne pepper and salt. Sauté until chicken is no longer pink and the onion is tender.

Stir in the chicken broth, apple juice and undrained tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then add apples, orzo and craisins. Reduce heat and simmer until orzo is al dente. Serve.