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Chicken And Pasta Soup With Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 14-ounce cans reduced-sodium chicken broth
• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast halves or thighs, cubed
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes with basil, garlic, and oregano, undrained
• 1/2 cup dried orzo
• 1 cup chopped zucchini (1 small)
• 1 teaspoon finely shredded lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• Ground black pepper
• 4 to 6 tablespoons purchased basil pesto

Directions

1. Combine broth, chicken, undrained tomatoes, and orzo.
2. Simmer, covered, for 6 minutes.
3. Add zucchini, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. Return to boiling, reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, for 3 to 4 minutes.
5. Season to taste with pepper.
6. Top each serving with pesto.

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