How to Make Lemon-Pesto Chicken Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comforting and nourishing meals, few things beat a warm and hearty bowl of chicken soup. And if you're looking to put a unique and delicious spin on this classic dish, then look no further than this Lemon-Pesto Chicken Soup recipe. With its vibrant flavors and aromatic herbs, this soup is sure to become a new favorite in your household.

What sets this Lemon-Pesto Chicken Soup apart is the bright and zesty addition of lemon and the rich, savory taste of pesto. The comb...

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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 carrots, chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • 8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can condensed cream of chicken soup (Optional)
  • 1 cup shredded cooked chicken
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons pesto

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Melt butter in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add olive oil, onion and celery; cook for 10 minutes until vegetables have softened. Add carrots, garlic, lemon-pepper seasoning, and celery salt; saute for an additional 10 minutes.
  • Whisk together chicken broth, cream of chicken soup, and shredded chicken in a large bowl. Add broth mixture to the soup pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Add lemon juice and pesto and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    174 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 30mg
    • Sodium: 597mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 14mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 216mg