Vegetarian Chicken Orzo Soup
Description
This hearty vegetarian chicken orzo soup is perfect for cold nights thanks to an array of fresh root vegetables.
Ingredients
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8 cups vegetable broth (such as Emeril's®)
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1 1/2 cups water
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1 medium yellow onion, chopped
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1 turnip, peeled and cubed
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1 parsnip, cubed
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2 medium carrots, cubed
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2 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
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2 sprigs fresh parsley, chopped
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2 sprigs fresh dill, chopped
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1 (12 ounce) package artificial chicken pieces (such as Quorn™)
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1 1/2 pounds escarole, chopped
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1 1/3 cups uncooked orzo pasta
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
Directions
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Cook 2 cups of broth over medium heat and add onions. Cook for 4 to 5 minutes. Add the rest of the broth and water, followed by onion, turnip, parsnip, carrots, celery, parsley, and dill. Cook over medium heat for 1 hour.
2
Stir in the vegetarian chicken pieces and continue to cook until heated through and vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Stir in escarole and orzo; cook for 15 minutes more.
3
Remove vegetarian chicken, cut into chunks, and add back to the pot. Season with salt and pepper before serving.