Chicken and Orzo Soup with Garlic and Paprika

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, plus more to serve
• ⅓ cup tomato paste
• 4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp sweet paprika
• 2 tsp dried mint
• 1 Kosher salt and ground black pepper
• 1½ lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs, halved
• 1 cup orzo pasta

Steps

1. 1Mark step 1 done

   In a large saucepan, combine the oil, tomato paste and garlic.

2. 2Mark step 2 done

   Cook, stirring, until several shades darker.

3. 3Mark step 3 done

   Add the paprika and mint, then cook, stirring, just until fragrant.

4. 4Mark step 4 done

   Add the chicken, 7 cups water and 2½ teaspoons salt.

5. 5Mark step 5 done

   Simmer, uncovered, until a skewer inserted into the chicken meets no resistance.

6. 6Mark step 6 done

   Transfer the chicken to a bowl.

7. 7Mark step 7 done

   Add the orzo to the pot and cook until al dente.

8. 8Mark step 8 done

   Shred the chicken.

9. 9Mark step 9 done

   When the orzo is done, add the chicken and season with salt and pepper.

10. 10Mark step 10 done

    Serve drizzled with additional oil.