chicken noodle sopa

whether you're under the weather or feeling just fine, chicken soup always hits the spot. this is my abuelita's recipe, which is particularly delicious when garnished with a small handful of chopped fresh cilantro and garlic.

ingredients

6 cups organic chicken or vegetable broth

3/4 large onion, chopped

3 large carrots, chopped

1 large zucchini, chopped

1 cup spinach, chopped

1/2 cup cilantro, chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1 pound chicken drumettes

1 cup orzo pasta

sea salt and pepper

1-2 teaspoons hot sauce (optional)

method

place drumettes in large pot with a teaspoon of olive oil, salt, and pepper.  stir drumettes and allow to warm on medium for 5 minutes.  add chicken broth to pot and bring to a boil. reduce heat to a simmer. Stir in onion, carrot, zucchini, spinach, cilantro, garlic and cook until tender, stirring from time to time, 15 to 20 minutes. stir in chicken and continue simmering until chicken is cooked through, 5 to 8 minutes. stir in orzo pasta and cook until pasta is done, 10 to 12 minutes. taste and adjust seasoning with sea salt, pepper, and hot sauce (optional).