Best Soup For Two Recipes

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CHICKEN TACO SOUP FOR TWO



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This cozy soup will be ready in less than 15 minutes. You can make it even quicker by using rotisserie chicken.

Provided by thedailygourmet

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Taco Soup Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 teaspoons olive oil
¼ cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons taco seasoning, divided
½ (14 ounce) can fire-roasted diced tomatoes, with juice
1 cup chicken broth
⅓ cup frozen corn
1 (5 ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breast, thinly sliced on the diagonal
½ cup tortilla chips
½ avocado, sliced
¼ cup shredded Oaxaca cheese, or to taste
2 tablespoons sour cream, or to taste

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a heavy saucepan over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add onion and 1 1/2 tablespoons taco seasoning. Cook until onions are soft and translucent, 3 to 4 minutes. Stir in tomatoes with juice, chicken broth, and corn.
  • Sprinkle remaining taco seasoning over chicken pieces and add to soup. Stir to combine, cover, and cook until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. Serve with tortilla chips, avocado slices, Oaxaca cheese, and sour cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 421.4 calories, Carbohydrate 32.5 g, Cholesterol 60.4 mg, Fat 22.6 g, Fiber 5.5 g, Protein 21.2 g, SaturatedFat 6.8 g, Sodium 1994.3 mg, Sugar 7.5 g

LEMONY MUSHROOM-ORZO SOUP FOR TWO



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Here's a versatile soup that works as an appetizer or as a side for a sandwich lunch. It's loaded with mushrooms and orzo pasta-and lemon livens up its mild flavor.-Edrie O'Brien, Denver, Colorado

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 green onions, chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1-1/2 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
1-1/2 teaspoons minced fresh parsley
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
1/8 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup uncooked orzo pasta
1-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon grated lemon zest

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, saute mushrooms and onions in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the broth, parsley, thyme and pepper., Bring to a boil. Stir in the orzo, lemon juice and zest. Cook until pasta is tender, 5-6 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 437mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 9g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

HOMEMADE MUSHROOM SOUP FOR TWO



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A lovely creamy-mushroomy soup for two. A dash of dry sherry or truffle oil maybe added. Should you like additional mushrooms and a thicker consistency, those may be added. Don't rinse your mushrooms, just wipe them with a damp cloth. With great reviews from: http://blog.seasonwithspice.com/2011/12/cream-of-mushroom-soup-recipe.html.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Vegetable

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 cups fresh mushrooms, cleaned and chopped finely (brown or white button, crimini or any mix)
1 tablespoon olive oil
3 garlic cloves, chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup chicken stock
1 tablespoon flour dissolved in 1 tbsp water
kosher salt or sea salt
fresh ground black pepper
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup milk
1 dash nutmeg
fresh parsley or thyme (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a sauce pan. Add butter and lightly saute garlic over medium heat.
  • Add in mushrooms, thyme, bay leaf and Worcestershire sauce. Cook for 5 minutes or until the moisture from the mushrooms disappears.
  • Add in chicken broth. Stir occasionally until broth boils, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
  • Add the flour/water mixture and stir constantly until the mixture thickens. Season with salt, pepper and nutmeg. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  • Finally, add milk and heavy cream and bring to a simmer. Turn heat off.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley or thyme.

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