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MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN ORZO SOUP RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE IT



Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Soup Recipe: How to Make It image

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

Categories     Dinner    Lunch

Total Time 45 minutes

Prep Time 20 minutes

Cook Time 25 minutes

Yield 6 servings (2-1/2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

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

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, FatContent 6g fat (1g saturated fat), CholesterolContent 31mg cholesterol, SodiumContent 630mg sodium, CarbohydrateContent 23g carbohydrate (2g sugars, FiberContent 5g fiber), ProteinContent 17g protein. Diabetic Exchanges 2 lean meat

BAKED TOMATO & MOZZARELLA ORZO RECIPE - BBC GOOD FOOD



Baked tomato & mozzarella orzo recipe - BBC Good Food image

Combine red peppers, tomato, orzo and olives in a casserole dish to make this easy vegetarian one pot. The bubbling mozzarella topping is particularly special

Provided by Sophie Godwin – Cookery writer

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Total Time 40 minutes

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 30 minutes

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

150g orzo
½ tbsp olive oil
2 roasted red peppers from a jar, roughly chopped
handful olives , roughly chopped
big pinch chilli flakes
½ tsp dried oregano
400g can chopped tomatoes with garlic (if you can’t find ready mixed, crush 1 garlic clove into a can of tomatoes)
125g ball mozzarella

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Tip the orzo into a medium casserole dish, then stir in the oil, red peppers, olives, chilli flakes and dried oregano. Tip in the chopped tomatoes, then refill the can halfway with water and pour that in too. Give everything a good mix, season, then cover and bake for 20 mins until the pasta is almost cooked. Take it out of the oven and give the orzo a stir. Remove the foil and return to the oven for a further 5 mins.
  • Heat the grill to high. Take the orzo out of the oven and tear the mozzarella over the top, then grill until melted and bubbling. Serve with salad on the side, if you like.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 392 calories, FatContent 18 grams fat, SaturatedFatContent 9 grams saturated fat, CarbohydrateContent 31 grams carbohydrates, SugarContent 8 grams sugar, FiberContent 5 grams fiber, ProteinContent 25 grams protein, SodiumContent 1 milligram of sodium

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