MEAN CHEF'S YUCATAN-STYLE CHICKEN, LIME, AND ORZO SOUP

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Mean Chef's Yucatan-Style Chicken, Lime, and Orzo Soup image

I adopted this recipe from Mean Chef, who described it as "quick easy and delicious." I agree--it's simple to make, very yummy, and reasonably filling. It makes a good, light meal.

Provided by Halcyon Eve

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 cup orzo pasta (rice-shaped pasta)
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium white onion, thinly sliced
6 garlic cloves, thinly sliced
2 jalapeno chiles, thinly sliced
3/4 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into matchstick-size strips
5 cups low sodium chicken broth
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
1 large tomatoes, seeded, chopped
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
fresh cilantro (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Cook orzo in pot of boiling salted water until just tender.
  • Drain well.
  • Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add onion, garlic, and chiles.
  • Sauté until onion begins to brown, about 4 minutes.
  • Add chicken; sauté 1 minute.
  • Add broth, lime juice, and tomato.
  • Simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 3 minutes.
  • Mix in orzo, then chopped cilantro.
  • Season soup with salt and pepper.
  • Ladle soup into 4 bowls.
  • Garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Danny Eliya
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This soup is amazing! It's so flavorful and refreshing. I love the combination of chicken, lime, and orzo. It's the perfect soup for a summer party or potluck.


majeed khan MD
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This is my new go-to soup recipe. It's so easy to make and it's always a hit with my family and friends. I love the combination of chicken, lime, and orzo. It's the perfect soup for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Agbulu Chinedu
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This soup is absolutely delicious! The chicken is tender and flavorful, the lime and orzo add a nice tang and texture, and the avocado and cilantro give it a really fresh flavor. I highly recommend this soup.


mridul sarkar
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great soup for a crowd because it's easy to make and can be served hot or cold.


Apsara Raut
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love the combination of chicken, lime, and orzo. It's a great soup for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Dilawar Korotana
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I made this soup last night and it was a big hit with my family. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the lime and orzo added a nice tang. I would definitely make this soup again.


Gumnam Pagal
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also like to add some chopped vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and onions.


Naren Chhetri
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I love this soup! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I often make it for parties and potlucks.


Spencer Muza
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This soup is delicious and refreshing. The lime and orzo give it a unique flavor that I really enjoyed. I would definitely recommend this soup to others.


Freddie
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I've made this soup several times and it's always a hit. I like to add a little bit of heat with some cayenne pepper or chili powder. It's also a great soup to freeze for later.


Juba Siradze
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This soup is so easy to make and it's packed with flavor. I love the combination of chicken, lime, and orzo. It's a great soup for a quick and easy weeknight meal.


Muzammil Khan
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I made this soup for a potluck and it was a big success. Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. It's a great soup for a crowd because it's easy to make and can be served hot or cold.


hossein mobarok
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This soup was a hit with my family! The chicken was tender and flavorful, and the lime and orzo added a nice tang and texture. I also loved the addition of the avocado and cilantro, which gave it a really fresh flavor.