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The origin of this spicy soup's name is unclear. They say it was brought to Savannah, Georgia in the early 1800s by a sea captain who traveled the spice route to India.
Country Captain Soup
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped red bell pepper
- 4 garlic cloves, finely minced
- 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tablespoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon grated peeled fresh ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
- 4 cups (or more) canned chicken broth
- 2 cups canned diced peeled tomatoes with juices
- 1 large tart green apple, peeled, coarsely chopped
- 1/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
- 2 tablespoons dried currants
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh cilantro
- Plain yogurt
- Heat oil in Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; sauté until vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add chicken, curry powder, ginger and crushed red pepper; stir 2 minutes.
- Add 4 cups broth, tomatoes and apple and bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
- Stir orzo and currants into soup and simmer until orzo is just cooked through, about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with cilantro and dollup of yogurt.
Serves 6.
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