THE RECIPE – Try this easy and comforting Chicken Caramelized Onion and Orzo Soup recipe created by Chef Jonathan Garnier and presented by SB cuisine Zeste. Learn more about the kitchen equipment used by Jonathan at canadiantire.ca.
Serves: 4 – Prep: 10 minutes – Cooking: about 20 minutes
ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts, boneless, skinless, diced
- 5 ml (1 tsp) thyme
- 45 ml (3 tablespoons) olive oil
- 250 ml (1 cup) white wine
- 2 L (8 cups) low-salt chicken stock
- 250 ml (1 cup) diced carrot
- 15 ml (1 tablespoon) cornstarch diluted in a little cold water
- 1 L (4 cups) spinach leaves
- 250 ml (1 cup) cream 15%.
- Salt and pepper to taste
caramelized onions
- 3 onions, minced
- 2 jalapeño peppers, diced (seeds and white skins removed)
- 60 ml (4 tablespoons) butter
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 60 ml (4 tablespoons) maple syrup
- 30 ml (2 tablespoons) white vinegar
- 500 ml (2 cups) cooked Orzo pasta
- Salt and pepper to taste
Preparation
STAGE 1
In a hot pot, fry the chicken and thyme in a little oil.
2ND STEP
Season with salt, pepper and deglaze with white wine.
STEP 3
Add the stock, carrots and simmer for 15 minutes.
STEP 4
Add the cornstarch, spinach, cream and simmer for 2 minutes. Check the seasoning.
STEP 5
Meanwhile, in a hot pot or pan, sauté the onion and peppers in the oil for 2 to 3 minutes.
STEP 6
Add the garlic, maple syrup, vinegar and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes. Check the seasoning.
STEP 7
Divide the chicken soup, caramelized onions and some cooked pasta into each bowl.