Sicilian Chicken Soup

• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 clove garlic, chopped
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1/2 tsp. dried oregano leaves
• 5 oz. boneless, skinless chicken breast
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 cup uncooked orzo
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1 can (1-3/4 lb.) whole tomatoes, drained and chopped
• 1/2 cup fresh
• frozen green peas
• 1/2 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. honey
• 1 tbsp. freshly grated parmesan cheese (optional)

1. In 2-quart microwave-safe bowl, combine onion, garlic, oil, and oregano.
2. Cover and microwave on medium (50 percent) 1 minute.
3. Add chicken and 2 cups water.
4. Microwave, uncovered, on medium (50 percent) 5 to 6 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
5. Remove chicken and set aside to cool slightly.
6. Add orzo, salt, and remaining 2 cups water to mixture in bowl.
7. Microwave, uncovered, on high (100 percent) 7 to 8 minutes, or until orzo is al dente, stirring mixture every 3 minutes.
8. Add tomatoes, peas, black pepper, and honey.
9. Microwave, uncovered, on high (100 %) 4 minutes.
10. Meanwhile, shred reserved chicken.
11. Stir shredded chicken into soup and divide among serving bowls.
12. (If making ahead, cool soup, cover, and refrigerate.)
13. Sprinkle parmesan cheese over each bowl, if desired, and serve.

onion, clove garlic, olive oil, oregano, chicken breast, water, orzo, salt, tomatoes, fresh, frozen green peas, ground black pepper, pepper, honey, freshly grated parmesan cheese

Taken from www.foodgeeks.com/recipes/16136 (may not work)