Orzo Chicken Soup

Crunchy Olive and Feta Bread
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Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Cook carrots, celery, onion, and garlic in hot oil in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until vegetables are just tender. Stir in broth and oregano; bring to a boil.
  2. Add orzo; cook, stirring often, 6 to 8 minutes or until tender.
  3. Add chicken, lemon juice, and parsley. Cook until thoroughly heated. Top each serving with 1 Tbsp pesto.

Side Dish Ingredients

  • 1 (6.5-oz) pkg pizza crust mix
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1 (2.25-oz) can sliced black olives, drained
  • ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled feta cheese

Side Dish Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Prepare dough according to package directions. Press out dough on a lightly greased baking sheet; use the end of a wooden spoon to make indentations in dough.
  2. Brush dough with oil; sprinkle with olives, cheeses, and salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes or until dough is browned and crisp; cut into squares to serve.

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