
By The Homestyle Family Cookbook
Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Soup
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:41:10 GMT
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Ingredients
6 servings

2 tablespoonsolive oil
divided

0.75 poundboneless skinless chicken breasts
cubed

2celery ribs
chopped

2carrots
medium, chopped

1onion
small, chopped

½ teaspoonsalt

½ teaspoondried oregano

¼ teaspoonpepper

¼ cupwhite wine
or additional reduced-sodium chicken broth

1 x 32 carton ouncesreduced-sodium chicken broth

1 teaspoonfresh rosemary
minced

1bay leaf

1 cupwhole wheat orzo pasta
uncooked

1 teaspoonlemon zest
grated

1 tablespoonlemon juice

fresh parsley
Minced, optional
Instructions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
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.
Step 3
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.
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