Alphabet Soup

Can you spell “delicious”? Of course, you don’t have to use letter-shaped pasta for this soup—orzo or noodles will work just fine. But we do think it’s fun to make words while you eat!

❚ ADULT: YES ❚ HANDS-ON TIME: 40 MINUTES ❚ TOTAL TIME: 1 HOUR 20 MINUTES ❚ MAKES: 4–6 SERVINGS KITCHEN GEAR Cutting board Sharp knife (adult needed) Measuring cups Measuring spoons Large pot Large spoon Pot holders INGREDIENTS 1 tablespoon vegetable or olive oil1 onion, peeled and chopped (see page 4)2 celery stalks, sliced2 carrots, scrubbed and sliced1 teaspoon dried thyme8 cups low-sodium chicken broth½ cup alphabet-shaped pasta (or orzo)2 cups shredded cooked chicken (see page 16), from a home-cooked or rotisserie chicken (if you like) INSTRUCTIONS 1. Put the pot on the stove, turn the heat to medium, and add the oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion, celery, carrots, and thyme and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are starting to soften but not turning brown, 10 to 15 minutes. 2. Add the chicken broth, turn the heat up…

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