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Swiss Orzo Chowder

Swiss Orzo Chowder

YIELD Makes 4 servings
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Orzo is a rice-shaped pasta made from semolina and durham wheat. You may find it in your supermarket under the name rosamarina.

INGREDIENTS

1‑1/4	cups canned fat-free reduced-sodium chicken broth
1	cup frozen cut green beans
1/2	cup shredded carrot
1/3	cup (2 ounces) uncoooked orzo or rosamarina
1	teaspoon dried basil
1/4	teaspoon black pepper
1/2	cup sliced yellow summer squash or zucchini
2‑1/2	cups fat-free (skim) milk, divided
3	tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4	cup shredded low-fat Swiss cheese

PREPARATION:

Combine broth, green beans, carrot, orzo, basil and pepper in medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat; reduce heat to medium-low. Cover; simmer 10 minutes. Add squash. Cover; simmer about 2 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
Mix 1/2 cup milk and flour together in small bowl until smooth. Stir into vegetable mixture. Stir in remaining 2 cups milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and thickens. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Stir in Swiss cheese; heat until melted.

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