Cauliflower, Swiss Chard, and Chicken Soup

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup chopped onion
• 1 teaspoon caraway seed, crushed lightly
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 3 cups water
• 3 cups cauliflower florets
• 1/2 cup orzo pasta
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 4 cups chopped red swiss chard leaves, washed well and drained

Directions

1. 1

   In a 4-quart heavy saucepan cook onion and caraway seeds in oil over moderately low heat, stirring, until onion is softened.

2. 2

   Add broth and water and bring to a boil. Stir in cauliflower and orzo and simmer, stirring occasionally, 7 minutes.

3. 3

   Stir in chicken and Swiss chard and simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.

4. 4

   Season soup with salt and pepper. Soup may be made 3 days ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered.