Mediterranean Chicken And Lemon Soup Recipes

MEDITERRANEAN CHICKEN SOUP

This is my go-to soup when I'm under the weather. It always makes me feel better. This filling dish is also delicious for lunch or dinner, even when you're feeling great. -Angie Pitts, Charleston, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 16

Mediterranean Chicken Soup image

Steps:

Season chicken with Greek seasoning and pepper. In a Dutch oven, saute chicken in oil until no longer pink; remove and set aside. Add green onions and garlic to the pan; saute for 1 minute. Add wine, stirring to loosen browned bits from pan., Stir in the broth, tomatoes, olives, capers, basil, oregano and chicken. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. Return to a boil. Stir in orzo. Cook 8-10 minutes longer or until pasta is tender. Stir in lemon juice and parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 285 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 1042mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 25g protein.

Ingredients

1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch cubes
1 tablespoon Greek seasoning
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 green onions, thinly sliced
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 cup white wine or chicken broth
7 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes (not packed in oil)
1/4 cup pitted Greek olives, sliced
1 tablespoon capers, drained
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh basil or 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1-1/2 cups uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley

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

Categories Dinner Lunch

Time 45m

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

Number Of Ingredients 16

Mediterranean Chicken Orzo Soup image

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

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