Best 4 Mean Chefs Yucatan Style Chicken Lime And Orzo Soup Recipes

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Are you looking for a delectable and zesty soup recipe that combines the vibrant flavors of the Yucatan region with the comforting warmth of a classic chicken and orzo soup? Look no further! This article will guide you through the steps of preparing a tantalizing "Mean Chefs Yucatan Style Chicken Lime and Orzo Soup" that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving for more. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that blends the richness of Mexican cuisine with the simplicity of Mediterranean ingredients.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

YUCATAN-STYLE CHICKEN, LIME, AND ORZO SOUP



Yucatan-Style Chicken, Lime, and Orzo Soup image

Categories     Soup/Stew     Chicken     Citrus     Pasta     Sauté     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup orzo (rice-shaped pasta)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 jalapeño chiles, thinly sliced
3/4 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into matchstick-size strips
5 cups low-salt chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 large tomato, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Fresh cilantro sprigs

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until just tender. Drain well.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and chiles. Sauté until onion begins to brown, about 4 minutes. Add chicken; sauté 1 minute. Add broth, lime juice, and tomato. Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes. Mix in orzo, then chopped cilantro. Season soup with salt and pepper. Ladle soup into 4 bowls. Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

MEAN CHEF'S YUCATAN-STYLE CHICKEN, LIME, AND ORZO SOUP



Mean Chef's Yucatan-Style Chicken, Lime, and Orzo Soup image

I adopted this recipe from Mean Chef, who described it as "quick easy and delicious." I agree--it's simple to make, very yummy, and reasonably filling. It makes a good, light meal.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 jalapeno chiles, thinly sliced
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into matchstick-size strips
5 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until just tender.
  • Drain well.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, and chiles.
  • Sauté until onion begins to brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Add chicken; sauté 1 minute.
  • Add broth, lime juice, and tomato.
  • Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Mix in orzo, then chopped cilantro.
  • Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into 4 bowls.
  • Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

SOPA DE LIMA (YUCATAN LIME SOUP)



Sopa de Lima (Yucatan Lime Soup) image

Provided by Food Network

Time 45m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 17

8 corn tortillas
1/2 cup vegetable oil
Salt
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, thinly sliced
1 carrot, thinly sliced
1 jalapeno or serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded and finely chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1/4 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, crumbled
1 large tomato, peeled and chopped
8 cups chicken stock or canned low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 green onions, finely chopped
3 limes, juiced (about 1/3 cup)
1 large avocado, peeled, pitted and coarsely chopped
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Steps:

  • Cut the tortillas into 1/4-inch strips. Heat the oil in a medium skillet and, when very hot, fry the tortilla strips, in small batches, until lightly golden and crisp, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Transfer to paper towel lined plate to drain. Season with salt, to taste. Repeat until all tortilla strips have been fried. Set fried tortilla strips aside and reserve the vegetable oil.
  • Transfer 1 tablespoon of the reserved cooking oil to a large saucepan and add the chopped onion, celery, carrot, and jalapeno pepper. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until vegetables have softened, about 4 minutes. Add the garlic, bay leaf, and Mexican oregano and cook, stirring, for 1 minute. Add the tomato and season lightly with salt. Cook, stirring, until the tomato is softened and has released its liquid and the mixture is nearly dry, 4 to 5 minutes. Add the chicken stock and chicken breasts and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a slow simmer and cook until the chicken is just cooked through, 12 to 15 minutes. Remove chicken from the soup and set aside until cool enough to handle. Allow soup to continue simmering.
  • When the chicken has cooled a bit, shred into bite size pieces and return to the pot along with the green onions and lime juice. Cook for 5 minutes, or until the chicken is heated through and the soup is piping hot. Season the soup, to taste, with salt and ladle the soup into wide soup bowls, with a handful of tortilla strips added to each bowl. Garnish with the avocado and cilantro and serve immediately.

CHICKEN, VEGETABLE, AND ORZO SOUP



Chicken, Vegetable, and Orzo Soup image

Very easy and very tasty! Ready in minutes if you let your food processor do all the chopping. From: The Big Book of Chicken by Maryana Vollstedt

Provided by Chicagoland Chef du

Categories     Clear Soup

Time 30m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 carrots, peeled and cut up
2 celery, stalks cut up
1/2 yellow onion, cut up
1 garlic clove
8 cups chicken stock, reduced sodium
2 chicken breast halves, about 1 #, boned and skinned, cut into bite-sized pieces
1/3 cup orzo, uncooked
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
pepper, to taste
1/4 cup parsley, fresh and chopped

Steps:

  • In a food processor: add carrots, celery, onion and garlic. Chop coursely.
  • In a large soup pot over high heat; bring the stock to a boil.
  • Add the vegetables, chicken, orzo and seasonings.
  • Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, covered until the chicken and vegetables are tender, about 15 -20 minutes.
  • Stir in parsley and serve.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients whenever possible. This will give your soup the best flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different ingredients. There are many variations of this soup, so feel free to add or omit ingredients to suit your taste.
  • Make sure to use a good quality chicken broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup.
  • Cook the soup over medium heat. This will help to prevent the soup from boiling and becoming cloudy.
  • Serve the soup with your favorite toppings. Some popular options include cilantro, avocado, sour cream, and tortilla chips.

Conclusion:

Yucatan-style chicken, lime, and orzo soup is a delicious and easy-to-make soup that is perfect for a quick and healthy meal. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. With its bright and flavorful broth, tender chicken, and hearty orzo, this soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.

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