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

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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.

Mosa Ibrahim
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to make for a crowd.


Tareq ajij Saddam
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This soup is so delicious and easy to make. I love the combination of flavors. It's a great soup to make for a party.


Shifat Hasan
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it. It's a great soup to make for a weeknight meal.


Md sakil Hasan
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This soup is delicious and easy to make. I love the creamy texture and the flavorful broth. It's a great soup to make for a cold winter day.


Surace basaula
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to make for a crowd.


Md Shahinur
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This soup is easy to make and it's so delicious. I love the combination of flavors. It's a great soup to make for a weeknight meal.


Saryas Saleh
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I made this soup for my friends last weekend and they all raved about it. It's a great soup to serve at a party.


Sikandar Ali Sikandar Ali
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This soup is delicious! I love the tangy lime flavor. It's the perfect soup for a cold winter day.


Sirf Tum jt
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My family loved it. The soup is creamy and flavorful, and the chicken is tender and juicy. I will definitely be making this again.


jeremiah carver
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of chicken, lime, and orzo. It's so flavorful and satisfying. I will definitely be making this again.