Chicken and Lime Soup

The lime is a MUST! Do not skimp on this ingredient. I used real, homemade chicken broth for this recipe and I believe this made a huge difference. This soup is soup-er good ;)

Equipment: Large skillet (for chicken) and 3 quart sauce pan with cover is needed.

Ingredients:
1 fresh lime
1 medium onion
4 skinless chicken breast halves, *pre cooked and shredded or cubed
1/2-1 cup orzo
6 cups of low-sodium chicken stock
1 can of chopped mild green chilies
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/8 teaspoon black pepper
1-2 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup chopped tomato
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro or parsley


Directions
1. *Cook chicken and shred or cube
2. Shred lime zest using No. 1 cone; squeeze juice from lime; Set aside (there will be leftovers)
3. Process onion on #2 cone
4. In saucepan over medium-high heat, combine chicken stock, onion, chilies, oregano, 1/4 teaspoon of lime zest, 2 tablespoons of lime juice, black pepper and garlic; bring to a boil. Reduce to low and simmer 5 minutes.
5. Turn heat to medium and stir in orzo. Cover; cook until valve clicks (if not Saladmaster cookware, just reduce and cook for 9-12 min), reduce to low and cook 7-9 minutes.
6. Stir in tomato and heat through.
7. Sprinkle each serving with cilantro.