Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe

Name: Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided; 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed; 2 celery ribs, chopped; 2 medium carrots, chopped; 1 small onion, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 1/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth; 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary; 1 bay leaf; 1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Minced fresh parsley, optional

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed
2 celery ribs, chopped
2 medium carrots, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup white wine or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 carton (32 ounces) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
1 bay leaf
1 cup uncooked whole wheat orzo pasta
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Minced fresh parsley, optional

1
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.
2
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.
3
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.

530

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided, 3/4 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cubed, 2 celery ribs, chopped, 2 medium carrots, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Soup falls under the Pasta & Noodles category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Soup

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