Best Chicken Soup With Fennel And Orzo Recipes

CHICKEN SOUP WITH FENNEL AND ORZO

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My family really enjoys chicken soups, and they are always eager to try a new recipe. This soup is lower in fat, especially if you use 98% or fat-free stock. Please taste as you prepare, and add any additional seasonings or more of those listed to suit your taste.

Provided by Graciebonica

Categories < 60 Mins

Time 1h

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 fennel bulb, chopped
1 medium onion, chopped
2 teaspoons olive oil
4 cups chicken stock (reduced fat or low sodium can be used)
2 cups water
1 1/2 cups chopped carrots
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breasts
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1/4 cup white wine
2 tablespoons finely chopped fennel leaves

Steps:

In a soup kettle, saute fennel bulb and onion in oil until fennel is softened.
Add the next seven ingredients.
Bring to a boil.
Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in chicken, orzo and wine.
Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until orzo is tender.
Stir in fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.7, Fat 11.2, SaturatedFat 2.7, Cholesterol 66, Sodium 1044.6, Carbohydrate 36.1, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 7.9, Protein 31.2

CHICKEN AND ORZO SOUP WITH FENNEL

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Lemon and dill give this Greek-inspired soup a fresh, bright note. It's a simple yet tasty way to enjoy Mediterranean flavors and use up leftover cooked chicken. Stir in the quick-cooking orzo, a small-shaped pasta that has a grain-like appearance, during the last 8 to 10 minutes of cooking. Because this recipe makes a big batch, it's perfect to make for an impromptu casual gathering. Accompany with a Greek salad and warm pita bread for a full meal.

Categories Lunch,Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

8 cup(s) Reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 tsp Table salt or more to taste
0.5 tsp Black pepper freshly ground (or more to taste)
4 medium Uncooked carrot(s) thinly sliced into rounds
1 medium Uncooked fennel bulb(s) thinly sliced and then chopped (or to taste)
1 cup(s) Uncooked orzo
2 cup(s), chopped Cooked skinless boneless chicken breast(s)
0.25 cup(s) Fresh lemon juice
3 Tbsp Dill fresh, chopped, divided (or more to taste)

Steps:

In a large soup pot, combine broth, salt and pepper; bring to a boil over high heat.
Add carrots, fennel and orzo; bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to low and simmer, partially covered, until orzo and vegetables are tender, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Stir in chicken; cook until heated through.
Remove pot from heat; stir in lemon juice and dill.
Serving size: about 1 1/4 cups

Nutrition Facts : Calories 131 kcal

ITALIAN CHICKEN SOUP

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This satisfying soup gets its Italian flair from fennel, thyme, basil and orzo pasta. If you don't start with a low-sodium or sodium-free stock, you might want to decrease the amount of salt called for in the recipe. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 55m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 fennel bulb, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 cups hot water
4 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 cups chopped carrots
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups cubed cooked chicken breast
1/2 cup uncooked orzo pasta
2 tablespoons finely chopped fennel fronds

Steps:

In a Dutch oven, saute fennel bulb and onion in oil until fennel is tender. Add the next 7 ingredients. Bring to a boil. Reduced heat; cover and simmer for 15 minutes. , Stir in chicken and orzo. Cover and cook for 20 minutes or until orzo is tender. Stir in fennel fronds.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 54mg cholesterol, Sodium 829mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 28g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

TASTY CHICKEN & FENNEL SOUP IN A CROCK POT

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Autumn is here and winter is on the way, what could be easier or smell better than a nice warming bowl of soup made in the crock pot. This soup is nice and thick and could easily pass for a stew...Feel free to add or omit any of the listed vegetables just as long as you enjoy!

Provided by Baby Kato

Time 6h

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 19

Ingredients

1 fennel bulb, small, trimmed, quartered, thinly sliced
1 medium sweet onion, coarsely chopped
2 carrots, peeled, thinly sliced
2 parsnips, peeled, thinly sliced
2 celery hearts, thinly sliced
1 tart apple, finely chopped
1/2 cup mushroom, button, thinly sliced
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper, freshly ground
8 skinless chicken thighs, deboned, remove all fat
5 cups chicken broth
2 cups apple cider
1 cinnamon stick, 2-inch piece
1/2 cup great white beans, canned, drained and rinsed
1 cup orzo pasta
2 1/2 cups spinach, baby
1/4 cup parmesan cheese, good quality, coarsely shredded
1/8 cup asiago cheese, coarsely shredded

Steps:

Lightly spray Crock-Pot with cooking spray.
In the crock pot add fennel, onion, carrot, parsnips, celery hearts, apple, mushrooms and garlic in slow cooker.
Stir in 1/2 tsp of salt and pepper and make sure to spread the mixture evenly over the bottom of the pot.
Cut the chicken thighs into 6 equal pieces. Season the chicken chunks with the remaining salt and pepper.
Next place the chicken on top of the vegetable mixture.
Pour in the apple cider and chicken broth and cover.
Set slow cooker on high and cook for 1 hour.
Reduce heat to low setting and continue to cook for 2 additional hours.
Next add the cinnamon stick, orzo and beans, cover and cook on low for 1 1/2 hours, then remove the cinnamon stick.
Now check to see if orzo and chicken are tender and too your liking, if not, cook the soup for an additional 30 - 45 minutes.
Place the baby spinach on top of the chicken but do not stir.
Cover and continue to cook on low for an additional 10 to 15 minutes.
Now, turn off the heat, add the parmesan cheese and stir the spinach and cheese into the chicken soup, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Garnish with the Asiago cheese and serve with nice heavy white bread and butter.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 297.4, Fat 5.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 49, Sodium 1190.9, Carbohydrate 39, Fiber 5.4, Sugar 6.8, Protein 23.4

CHICKEN ORZO SOUP

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When you're short on time, our easy-to-make flavorful soup combines boneless chicken breasts with orzo and fresh vegetables for a light and fresh meal in just 30 minutes.

Provided by Deborah Harroun

Categories Entree

Time 30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 carton (32 oz) Progresso™ chicken broth (4 cups)
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1/2 cup sliced carrots
1/2 cup chopped celery
3/4 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta (4 1/2 oz)
2 cups water
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

In 3-quart saucepan, heat broth and chicken to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered about 10 minutes until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (at least 165°F). Remove chicken to cutting board. Skim fat from broth, if necessary.
Meanwhile, in 10-inch skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion, carrots and celery in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender.
Add cooked vegetables, pasta and water to saucepan with broth. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until pasta is tender.
Cut chicken into bite-size pieces. Add chicken and parsley to soup; heat until hot. Season with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330, Carbohydrate 33 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 910 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 0 g