4 skinless, boneless chicken thighs , cut into 1-in. pieces
1 yellow beet , peeled and halved, cut into thin rounds
1 large carrot , peeled and cut into thin rounds
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup orzo
1 900-mL carton sodium-reduced chicken broth
3 thyme sprigs
1/4 cup chopped parsley , (optional)
Instructions
HEAT oil in a large pot over medium. Add onion and mushrooms. Cook until mushrooms are softened, about 5 min.
ADD chicken, beet, carrot and salt to pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 min. Add orzo, broth and thyme. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Simmer over medium-low until orzo and beet are tender, about 5 min.
REMOVE thyme sprigs, then ladle soup into bowls. Garnish with parsley and pepper before serving.
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1 (2-pound) T-bone steak (about 1 inch thick), trimmed and at room temperature
Sea salt and cracked black pepper
6 sprigs thyme
6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
PREPARATION
Heat the butter and oil in a large frying pan over high heat for 1–2 minutes or until the butter starts to foam. Sprinkle the steak with salt and pepper. Add the thyme, garlic, and steak to the pan and cook for 4–5 minutes on each side, spooning the butter over the steak, for medium-rare or until cooked to your liking. Drizzle the steak with the butter to serve.