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.

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