*  Exported from  MasterCook  *

                        Mediterranean Chicken Soup

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Serving Size  : 4    Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Soups                            Chicken

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           Orange juice
   3      cans          Chicken broth (10 1/2 oz ea)
   1      can           Stew tomatoes (8 oz)
   4      medium        Carrots -- sliced (2 cups)
   2      medium        Onions -- chopped (1 cup)
   1                    Bulb fresh fennel; trimmed -- thinly sliced (1 cup
     1/4  teaspoon      Salt
     1/8  teaspoon      - 1/4 tsp. dried red pepper -- flakes
   1      tablespoon    Fresh basil leaves -- chop OR
   1      teaspoon      Dried basil leaves
   1      tablespoon    Fresh thyme leaves -- chop OR
   1      teaspoon      Dried thyme leaves
   1      teaspoon      Fresh garlic -- finely chop
                        -----CHICKEN-----
   2      cups          Cooked chicken -- cubed 1"
   1      can           Ripe olives -- sliced (2 1/4
                        oz) (1/2 cup)
     1/4  cup           Fresh parsley -- chopped

In dutch over combine all stock ingredients.
  Cook over high heat until mixture comes to a full boil (8 to 10 minutes)
. Cook over medium high heat, stirring occasionally, 15 minutes
. Stir in chicken and olives; continue cooking until heated through (2 to 3 minutes)
. Ladle into individual serving bowls. Sprinkle each serving with parsley. Yield: 4 servings.


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