Chicken-Pasta Soup With Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

2 (14 oz) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cubed (or thighs )
1 (14 1/2 oz) can diced tomatoes with basil , garlic , and oregano, undrained
1/2 cup dried orzo pasta
1 cup chopped zucchini
1 tsp finely shredded lemon peel
1 tbsp lemon juice
4 -6 tbsp 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	111.85 Kcal (468 kJ)
Calories from fat	31.91 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	3.55g	5%
Cholesterol	45.58mg	15%
Sodium	261.84mg	11%
Potassium	427.66mg	9%
Total Carbs	4.06g	1%
Sugars	0.63g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.68g	3%
Protein	17.13g	34%
Vitamin C	15.5mg	26%
Iron	0.4mg	2%
Calcium	12.8mg	1%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	73.69 Kcal (309 kJ)
Calories from fat	21.02 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	2.34g	5%
Cholesterol	30.03mg	15%
Sodium	172.51mg	11%
Potassium	281.76mg	9%
Total Carbs	2.68g	1%
Sugars	0.41g	3%
Dietary Fiber	0.44g	3%
Protein	11.29g	34%
Vitamin C	10.2mg	26%
Iron	0.3mg	2%
Calcium	8.4mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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