Classic Favorite

Orzo Chicken Soup

Easy Kale Caesar
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Ingredients

  • 3 large carrots, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 Tbsp olive oil
  • 2 (32-oz) cartons low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 cup orzo
  • 1 rotisserie chicken, skinned and shredded
  • ⅓ cup fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 3 Tbsp pesto

Instructions

  1. Sauté carrots, garlic, celery, and onion in hot oil in a pot over medium-high heat 5 minutes.
  2. Add broth and oregano; bring to a boil. Add orzo; cook, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes or until tender. Add chicken; cook 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat; stir in lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Sprinkle with parsley; top each serving with 1½ tsp pesto.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (5-oz) pkg baby kale
  • ½ cup chopped fresh mint (optional)
  • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
  • ⅓ cup Caesar dressing
  • ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Toss kale, mint (if using), and onion with dressing.
  2. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Sprinkle with cheese; toss.

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