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Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup
Soup Greek

Lemon Chicken Orzo Soup

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered until partially cooked through but not yet soft, about 5 minutes; drain and rinse with cold water until cooled completely.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; cook and stir until vegetables begin to soften and onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes. Add garlic; cook and stir until fragrant, about 1 minute more. Season mixture with thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper; continue cooking another 30 seconds before pouring chicken broth into the pot.
  4. 4 Bring broth to a boil. Partially cover the pot, reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until vegetables are just tender, about 10 minutes.
  5. 5 Stir orzo, lemon juice, and lemon zest into broth; add chicken. Cook until chicken and orzo are heated through, about 5 minutes. Add baby spinach; cook until spinach wilts into broth and orzo is tender, 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. 6 Ladle soup into bowls; garnish with lemon slices and Parmesan cheese.
  7. 7 Enjoy!

By ReneePaj

Lemon Soup
Soup American

Lemon Soup

4.1

Prep
5 min
Cook
10 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour chicken broth into a large pot, and bring to a boil. Add orzo pasta, and simmer for 10 minutes, until tender.
  2. 2 In a medium glass or metal bowl, whip egg whites to medium stiff peaks. Stir in egg yolks and lemon juice. When the pasta has finished cooking, Gradually ladle about 1 cup of the soup into the egg mixture while stirring gently. This will heat up the eggs so they will not be shocked by the boiling liquid. Pour the egg mixture into the soup pot, and stir until well blended. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

By PHAMBABE

Chicken Apple Soup
Soup American

Chicken Apple Soup

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
50 min
Total
65 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine chicken broth, chicken, carrots, apple, onion, celery, Parmesan cheese, and bay leaf in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until vegetables are soft, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir orzo into soup; cook, stirring occasionally, until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes.

By Tom Simbron

Italian Wedding Soup
Soup Italian

Italian Wedding Soup

4.7

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine ground beef, egg, bread crumbs, Parmesan cheese, basil, and onion powder in a bowl.
  2. 2 Shape beef mixture into 3/4-inch balls and place on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. 3 Heat broth in a large pot over medium-high heat until boiling. Stir in escarole, orzo, carrot, and meatballs and return to boil. Reduce heat to medium and cook at slow boil, stirring frequently to prevent sticking, until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes.
  4. 4 Serve hot and enjoy!

By Star Pooley

Venus de Milo Soup
Soup American

Venus de Milo Soup

4.9

Prep
15 min
Cook
30 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Cook and stir ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until crumbly and browned, 7 to 10 minutes; drain as much fat from pot as possible. Add onion and garlic to the pot; cook and stir until onion is softened, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onion soup mix, bouillon cubes, and bay leaf until well combined; stir in water and mixed vegetables. Increase heat to medium-high; bring to a boil.
  3. 3 Stir in orzo pasta; cook until pasta is tender yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Elizabeth Cornell Chedid

Minestrone Soup
Soup Italian

Minestrone Soup

4.2

Prep
20 min
Cook
30 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large soup pot, combine vegetable stock, undrained tomatoes, potato, onion, celery, carrot, cabbage, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer for about 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in beans, corn, zucchini, and pasta; simmer for 10 to 15 more minutes until the vegetables are tender. Season with salt and pepper.

By Maryanne

Greek Lamb and Orzo
Dinner Greek

Greek Lamb and Orzo

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
25 min
Total
35 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground lamb in the hot pan until browned, crumbly, and no longer pink, about 5 minutes.
  2. 2 Stir in tomatoes and their juice, celery, orzo, garlic, salt, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until orzo is tender and has absorbed liquid from tomatoes, about 12 minutes.

By fire00starter

Sarah's Feta Rice Pilaf
Dinner Greek

Sarah's Feta Rice Pilaf

4.9

Prep
10 min
Cook
40 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat; cook and stir orzo in melted butter until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in onion and cook, stirring occasionally, until translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Add broth and rice to orzo-onion mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid is absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  3. 3 Remove from heat and stir in spinach and feta. Cover and let stand until spinach is wilted and feta is melted, about 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.

By jmerar

Yia Yia's Avgolemono
Dinner Greek

Yia Yia's Avgolemono

4.4

Prep
10 min
Cook
110 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chicken, salt, onion, carrots, celery, and water into a stock pot. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low, and simmer until the chicken is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Skim away any scum that forms as the chicken simmers.
  2. 2 Strain and reserve the broth in a clean pot. Pick the meat from the chicken, discarding the bones, skin, and vegetables. Cut the meat into small pieces, and set aside. Bring the broth to a boil over medium heat and stir in the orzo pasta. Let simmer 20 minutes.
  3. 3 While the orzo is cooking, beat the egg whites to stiff peaks, then whisk in the egg yolks until completely incorporated. Measure out 2 cups of the simmering broth, and combine it with the lemon juice. Slowly pour the lemon mixture into the eggs while whisking continuously until incorporated.
  4. 4 When the orzo is nearly done, return the chicken meat to the soup, and cook until reheated. Stir in the egg mixture, stirring gently until incorporated into the soup. Serve immediately.

By deuxbebes

Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese
Lunch Greek

Orzo and Tomato Salad with Feta Cheese

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain; rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Combine orzo, feta cheese, tomato, olives, parsley, and dill in a medium bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk oil and lemon juice together in a small bowl; pour over orzo salad and toss to coat. Season with salt and black pepper. Chill before serving.

By COZYCUISINE

Greek Orzo Salad
Salad Greek

Greek Orzo Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
10 min
Total
85 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook until al dente, 8 to 10 minutes; drain.
  2. 2 Drain artichoke hearts, reserving liquid.
  3. 3 Gather prepared ingredients together.
  4. 4 Combine pasta, artichoke hearts, cucumber, tomato, onion, feta, olives, parsley, lemon juice, oregano, and lemon pepper in a large bowl; toss well. Chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
  5. 5 Just before serving, drizzle reserved artichoke marinade over salad.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By Patrice

Youvetsi (Traditional Greek Orzo Bake)
Dinner Greek

Youvetsi (Traditional Greek Orzo Bake)

3.5

Prep
20 min
Cook
130 min
Total
150 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat; cook meat until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Add pureed tomatoes, garlic, sugar, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Set aside.
  2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  3. 3 Melt butter in a medium skillet over medium heat and add the orzo. Saute until slightly brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Transfer orzo to a baking pan, spreading it out evenly. Remove meat from the saucepan and place on top of the orzo. Pour tomato sauce evenly over meat. Add hot water. Cover with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until all water is absorbed and orzo is soft, about 1 hour. If the dish becomes too dry, add more water during baking.

By STEFADOURAKI

Greek Orzo with Feta
Dinner Greek

Greek Orzo with Feta

4.4

Prep
30 min
Cook
10 min
Total
100 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Stir together olive oil, lemon juice, olives, tomatoes, red pepper, red onion, garlic, oregano, and feta cheese in a large bowl. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add the orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and toss the tomato mixture. Sprinkle with chopped parsley to serve.

By lauryn

Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo
Dinner Greek

Greek Easter Roast Lamb and Orzo

Prep
30 min
Cook
210 min
Total
240 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
  2. 2 Place lamb in a roasting pan. Add mashed tomatoes, onion, olive oil, oregano, salt, pepper, and lemon juice. Combine and make sure lamb is well coated. Cover pan with a lid or aluminum foil.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for about 3 hours. Remove from the oven and remove aluminum foil; leave oven on.
  4. 4 Add water and orzo directly to the roasting pan. Return to the hot oven and bake until pasta is cooked and very little liquid remains, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Add feta cheese and mix until melted and combined.

By CartoonJunkie33

Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato
Lunch Greek

Orzo with Feta, Cucumber and Tomato

4.4

Prep
25 min
Cook
10 min
Total
115 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring orzo, chicken broth, water, and 1/2 bell pepper to a boil in a saucepan. Reduce heat to low; simmer until orzo tender and liquid has been absorbed, about 10 minutes. Drain and rinse; cool.
  2. 2 Transfer orzo mixture to a large bowl. Add remaining 1/2 bell pepper and 2 tablespoons olive oil; toss to coat. Stir in cucumbers, feta cheese, Roma tomatoes, red onion, Kalamata olives, lemon juice, white wine vinegar, and cumin; toss well. Drizzle remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over top.
  3. 3 Refrigerate salad for 1 hour. Toss before serving once or twice; season to with salt and black pepper.

By Michaelc

Greek Lemon and Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)
Lunch Greek

Greek Lemon and Chicken Soup (Avgolemono)

4.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
25 min
Total
45 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large soup pot over medium-low heat. Add carrot, onion, and celery. Cook, stirring continuously, until vegetables start to soften and turn translucent, 5 to 10 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Add chicken broth, parsley, and oregano. Increase heat to medium-high and bring to a boil. Add chicken and orzo. Reduce heat to a simmer.
  3. 3 Meanwhile, whisk eggs in a heat-safe bowl or glass measuring cup. Add the lemon juice and whisk until well combined.
  4. 4 Slowly add a ladle of hot broth to the egg mixture, whisking quickly to avoid scrambling the eggs. Repeat with a few more ladles until the egg mixture is hot and steaming. Slowly pour the egg mixture into the saucepan and whisk until incorporated.
  5. 5 Add 1/2 of the lemon zest to the soup; reserve remaining zest for another use. Taste soup; if too lemony, add chicken bouillon. Add hot pepper sauce, salt, and pepper. Cook until orzo is tender yet firm to the bite, about 5 more minutes. Serve immediately.

By yoyomofo

Rosa Marina Fruit Salad
Dinner

Rosa Marina Fruit Salad

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
540 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl. Add mandarin oranges, pineapple chunks, crushed pineapple, and maraschino cherries to orzo.
  2. 2 Combine juice from mandarin oranges, juice from pineapple chunks, juice from crushed pineapple, sugar, eggs, and flour in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring often, until sauce is thickened, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove sauce from heat and cool, about 30 minutes.
  3. 3 Pour cooled sauce over orzo mixture and toss to coat. Refrigerate until flavors blend, 8 hours to overnight. Fold whipped topping into orzo mixture before serving.

By Joy

Spinach and Orzo Salad
Lunch

Spinach and Orzo Salad

4.6

Prep
20 min
Cook
Total
80 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orzo and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain and rinse with cold water. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in spinach, feta, onion, pine nuts, basil and white pepper. Toss with olive oil and balsamic vinegar. Refrigerate and serve cold.

By Christine R

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Orzo
Dinner

Chicken and Broccoli Alfredo Orzo

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
18 min
Total
28 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Melt butter in skillet over medium-high heat. Add garlic, and cook for about 1 minute.
  2. 2 Stir in chicken and saute until the surface of the chicken loses most of its pink color. Add the broccoli; stir to coat. Stir in orzo.
  3. 3 Pour in the chicken stock and Ragu® Classic Alfredo Sauce. Stir well. Cover and reduce heat to medium. Cook until orzo is cooked, about 12 minutes.
  4. 4 Turn off heat and uncover. Stir and allow to rest for 1 to 2 minutes before serving.

By RAG

Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives
Lunch Italian

Orzo with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Kalamata Olives

4.8

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until cooked through but firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Mix orzo pasta, tomatoes, and olives together in a large bowl. Pour pesto over pasta mixture and stir to coat. Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over the pasta mixture; stir. Drizzle olive oil over the salad and stir to achieve your preferred moisture level.

By Karli Shanklin

Salmon and Kale Orzo Salad
Dinner

Salmon and Kale Orzo Salad

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Add orzo and cook until tender, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and transfer onto a large baking sheet. Drizzle orzo with 3 tablespoons olive oil, toss, spread out, and set aside to cool, about 30 minutes.
  2. 2 Once the orzo is cool, transfer to a large serving bowl. Set aside.
  3. 3 Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil over high heat. Blanch kale in the boiling water for about 30 seconds. Drain off water from kale and submerge in a bowl of ice water. Drain and blot dry.
  4. 4 Add kale to orzo along with 1/4 cup olive oil, dried cherries, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Toss gently to combine. Top with flaked salmon. Shave ricotta salata cheese on top and serve immediately.

By thedailygourmet

Speedy Chicken, Feta, and Orzo Salad
Dinner

Speedy Chicken, Feta, and Orzo Salad

3.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water.
  2. 2 Combine orzo, chicken, tomatoes, red onion, basil, and oregano in a large bowl.
  3. 3 Whisk vinegar, oil, salt, and pepper in a separate bowl. Drizzle over the pasta mixture. Toss to coat. Sprinkle with olives and feta cheese.

By Ellie's Mommy

Christmas Pasta Salad
Dinner Italian

Christmas Pasta Salad

3.7

Prep
15 min
Cook
20 min
Total
515 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and transfer to a large bowl.
  2. 2 Add pesto and lemon juice to the orzo; toss to coat. Mix in tomatoes, mozzarella cheese balls, and pepperoni strips. Refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
  3. 3 Mix in basil right before serving.

By thedailygourmet

Sarah's Rice Pilaf
Dinner American

Sarah's Rice Pilaf

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
35 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a skillet over medium-low heat. Add orzo; cook and stir until orzo is golden brown.
  3. 3 Stir in onion and cook until onion becomes translucent.
  4. 4 Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in rice and chicken broth, turn heat to high, and bring to a boil.
  5. 5 Reduce heat to medium-low, cover the skillet, and simmer until rice is tender and liquid has been absorbed, 20 to 25 minutes.
  6. 6 Remove from the heat and let stand, covered, for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.
  7. 7 Serve and enjoy!

By sarahbillings

Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo
Lunch American

Sun-Dried Tomato Basil Orzo

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
8 min
Total
23 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  2. 2 Add basil leaves and sun-dried tomatoes to the bowl of a food processor; pulse until blended, 4 or 5 times.
  3. 3 Toss orzo, basil-tomato mixture, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a large bowl;. serve warm or chilled.

By kgwen

Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad
Lunch Italian

Fresh Mozzarella Pasta Salad

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
15 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil. Stir in orzo and return to a boil. Cook pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until tenter yet firm to the bite, about 10 minutes. Drain well, and let cool.
  2. 2 Combine mozzarella cubes, tomatoes, basil, red pepper flakes, and salt in a salad bowl; stir in oil to coat. Stir in orzo, tossing gently until combined and coated with oil.

By Meghan

Easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad
Dinner Mediterranean

Easy Mediterranean Orzo Salad

5.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
15 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Cook orzo in the boiling water, stirring occasionally until tender yet firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain well.
  2. 2 Toss orzo with lemon-infused olive oil. Add olives, artichoke hearts, chickpeas, roasted red peppers, pine nuts, and ricotta salata. Toss to combine. Refrigerate to chill and allow flavors to build.

By thedailygourmet

Orzo Ham Salad
Lunch

Orzo Ham Salad

4.2

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
50 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fill a large pot with lightly salted water and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once the water is boiling, stir in the orzo, and return to a boil. Cook the pasta uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the pasta has cooked through, but is still firm to the bite, about 11 minutes. Drain and rinse with cold water in a colander set in the sink.
  2. 2 Whisk together the mayonnaise, sour cream, cider vinegar, Dijon and yellow mustard, chives, sugar, black pepper, and salt in a bowl.
  3. 3 Place the cooked and cooled pasta, ham, red onion, green pepper, and tomatoes in a large bowl. Toss together with the dressing. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.

By Phiny