Chicken, Lime, Orzo Soup

from the kitchen of Jen

3 T. Olive oil
2 medium red onion, thinly sliced
10 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 green chilis, thinly sliced
1 1/2 lbs chicken breast, matchstick cut
2 1/2 qts. chicken broth
1/2 c. fresh lime juice (can use bottled), I put a little extra
2 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped (optional)
1/2 c. cilantro (I use whole bunch)
1 1/2 c. orzo, rice-shaped pasta

1. Cook orzo in a pot of boiling salted water until just tender (add a little oil to prevent sticking). Drain well.
2. Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and chilis. Saute until onion begins to brown, about 4 mins.
3. Add chicken and saute 1 min, add broth, lime juice, and tomato. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 mins.
4. Mix in orzo, then chopped cilantro. Season soup with salt and pepper.
5. Garnish with cilantro sprigs

This is one of my favorite soups my culinary arts sister makes. I make it without tomatoes. Yummm