LEMONY PESTO CHICKEN SOUP

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Brighten your winter with this bright, lively soup that tastes like spring. It comes together in a flash, especially if you use store-bought broth, rotisserie chicken, and pesto.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Soups, Stews & Stocks     Soup Recipes

Time 20m

Yield Makes 6 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

6 cups Basic Chicken Stock or store-bought low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 cup orzo
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus lemon wedges for serving
1/4 cup Basic Basil Pesto or store-bought pesto, such as Gotham Greens
Grated Parmesan, pea shoots or other delicate greens, and fresh basil, for serving

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring stock to a simmer. Add orzo and cook 1 minute less than per package instructions. Add chicken and heat through, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Stir in lemon juice. Divide among bowls. Add 1 tablespoon pesto to each. Serve with lemon wedges, grated Parmesan, pea shoots or other delicate greens, and fresh basil.

TEAM TORQUE
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This soup is a keeper! It's easy to make, delicious, and a great way to use up leftover chicken.


Earth Spirit
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I'm definitely going to be making this soup again. It's a new favorite in our house!


itiswell withyou
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a very affordable meal to make.


Reynaldo castillo
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I followed the recipe exactly and the soup turned out great! I served it with a side of crusty bread and it was a perfect meal.


Demara Johnson
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This soup is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, hearty, and flavorful. I love the combination of lemon and pesto.


Sophia Scott
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Overall, this soup was a hit with my family. It's a great recipe to have on hand for a quick and easy meal.


Brianna Anders
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This soup was a bit too tangy for my taste. I think I would have preferred it with less lemon juice.


M Khalil
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This soup was so easy to make and it tasted amazing! I used rotisserie chicken and it was perfect. I also added some extra garlic and pepper flakes for a little extra flavor.


Esmeralda Mendoza
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this soup was surprisingly good! The lemon and chicken flavors really balance out the pesto. I'll definitely be making this again.


Bishal Saud
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This soup is a delicious and easy way to use up leftover chicken. I added some extra vegetables, such as carrots and celery, and it turned out great! My family loved it.