Chicken-Pasta Soup With Pesto

Name: Chicken-Pasta Soup With Pesto
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed (or thighs); 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained; 1/2 cup dried orzo pasta; 1 cup chopped zucchini; 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 4 -6 tablespoons purchased basil pesto (or homemade)

Submitted by ratherbeswimmin

"Better Homes and Gardens"

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 6

ingredients

2 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed (or thighs)
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
¹⁄₂ cup dried orzo pasta
1 cup chopped zucchini
1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
4 -6 tablespoons purchased basil pesto (or homemade)

directions

In a large saucepan, combine broth, chicken, undrained tomatoes, and orzo.
Bring to a boil; decrease heat; simmer, covered, for 6 minutes.
Add in zucchini, lemon peel, and lemon juice.
Return to boiling, decrease heat and simmer uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until orzo and zucchini are tender and chicken is no longer pink.
Season to taste with ground black pepper.
Top each serving with pesto.