Chicken Vegetable Soup With Orzo
Steps
Combine water and chicken in a 3-quart casserole.
Cover with lid.
Microwave at high 30 minutes or until chicken is done , stirring after 15 minutes.
Drain in a colander over a bowl , reserving cooking liquid.
Cool chicken slightly.
Remove chicken from bones , and discard bones.
Shred chicken with 2 forks to measure 2 1 / 2 cups.
Combine broccoli and next 4 ingredients in casserole.
Cover.
Microwave at high 8 minutes or until tender , stirring after 4 minutes.
Add the reserved cooking liquid , chicken , pasta , salt , and pepper.
Cover.
Microwave at high 6 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Ladle soup into 6 bowls.
Sprinkle each serving with cheese.
Ingredients
water, chicken drumsticks, broccoli florets, mushrooms, carrots, onion, fresh basil, orzo pasta, salt, black pepper, fresh parmesan cheese