MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO SOUP
My husband is Greek, so I'm always trying new Mediterranean recipes. This lemon chicken orzo soup is his favorite dish that I make. Serve it with a little feta or Parmesan and a side of toast. -Kristine Kosturos, Olympia, Washington.
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 45m
Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken; cook and stir 6-8 minutes or until no longer pink. Remove from pan., In same pan, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add vegetables, salt, oregano and pepper; cook and stir 4-6 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan. Stir in broth, rosemary and bay leaf; bring to a boil., Add orzo. Reduce heat; simmer, covered, 15-18 minutes or until orzo is tender, stirring occasionally. Return chicken to pan; heat through. Stir in lemon zest and juice; remove bay leaf. If desired, top each serving with parsley.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 630mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
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Sumali Chathurangi
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to serve for a crowd, and it's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Amrat Raathor
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your vegetables in. I love that it's also a healthy soup, with plenty of lean protein and fiber.
thuli mdluli
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The lemon and dill add a nice brightness to the soup, and the chicken and orzo make it hearty and filling.
Hossain Sohraf
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it's packed with flavor.
Lateef Jaan
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Grace mensah
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very healthy soup, with plenty of vegetables and lean protein.
Md Naon
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Aaron Pearson
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and it turned out great! I used leftover chicken from a rotisserie chicken and it was perfect. I also added some chopped spinach to the soup and it was a great addition.
Mirza Azhar Baig
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this soup was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very filling. I would definitely recommend this soup to others.
Kusum Kusmy
[email protected]This soup is delicious! I love the combination of flavors, and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Wilfred
[email protected]I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. It's a great soup to serve for a crowd, and it's also a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Alizay Baloch
[email protected]This soup is so easy to make, and it's a great way to get your vegetables in. I love that it's also a healthy soup, with plenty of lean protein and fiber.
Rawene Mona
[email protected]I love the combination of flavors in this soup. The lemon and dill add a nice brightness to the soup, and the chicken and orzo make it hearty and filling.
CROPSE 4444
[email protected]This soup is perfect for a cold winter day. It's warm and comforting, and it's packed with flavor.
Daliso Daka
[email protected]I made this soup for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making this soup again.
Andrew Benbolt
[email protected]This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very healthy soup, with plenty of vegetables and lean protein.
Ahmed Amr
[email protected]I love this soup! It's so flavorful and satisfying. I've made it several times and it's always a hit with my family and friends.
Andrew Mollison
[email protected]This soup was easy to make and it turned out great! I used leftover chicken from a rotisserie chicken and it was perfect. I also added some chopped spinach to the soup and it was a great addition.
Tracy Kariuki
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of orzo, but this soup was really good. The flavors were well-balanced and the soup was very filling. I would definitely recommend this soup to others.
Hamza Hamza
[email protected]This soup was delicious! I made it for my family and everyone loved it. The orzo cooked perfectly and the chicken was so tender. I will definitely be making this soup again.