Cauliflower-Swiss Chard and Chicken Soup - serves 4
2/3 cup chopped onion
1 tsp caraway seeds, crushed lightly
1 tsp olive oil
3 cups chicken broth
3 cups water
3 cups 1-inch cauliflower flowerets
1/2 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 pound skinless boneless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups chopped red Swiss chard leaves, washed well and drained
In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onion and caraway seeds in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened.
Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower and orzo and simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes. Stir in chicken and Swiss chard and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Season soup with salt and pepper.