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Chicken Minestrone with Orzo Recipe

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Loaded with chicken and fresh vegetables, this hearty soup makes a satisfying complete meal.

Chicken Minestrone with Orzo Recipe (+)

Directions

In a frying pan or griddle, drizzle olive oil to coat the bottom.
Over medium heat, grill or sautÃ© chicken breasts that have been seasoned with lemon pepper on both sides - approximately 6 minutes per side. Set them aside to cool.
Cut the carrots, zucchini, squash, green beans and pea pods into bite sized pieces.
In a large saucepan or pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.
Add the mushrooms and sautÃ© for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add garlic, carrots, red pepper, zucchini, squash, green beans pea pods and red onion.
Stir and continue to sautÃ© for 5 minutes or until the vegetables are crisp tender.
Add shredded cabbage, sautÃ© just until it is soft, 2-3 minutes.
Add tomatoes, basil and chicken stock.
Bring to a boil, add orzo, reduce heat to medium and cook until the orzo is al dentÃ©, 8-10 minutes.
Add the beans and cooked chicken, stir to heat through.
Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Serve with lots of fresh shredded cheese and a dollop of pesto sauce.

Container: large saucepan, fry pan or griddle

Prep Time: 25 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Serving Description: large soup bowl full

Servings: 8

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Ingredients

-		6 cups chicken broth or stock
-		2 chicken breasts - boneless, skinless and cut into one inch pieces
-		1 tablespoon olive oil
-		2 teaspoons lemon pepper
-		2 carrots - peeled and diced
-		1 zucchini - sliced into 1/4 inch circles
-		1 yellow squash - sliced into 1/4 inch circles
-		1 cup green beans - fresh
-		6 ounces snap peas - fresh
-		1/2 red onion - chopped
-		8 ounces baby bella mushrooms - sliced
-		2 cloves garlic - chopped
-		1/2 cabbage - shredded
-		2 tomatoes - diced
-		1/4 cup basil - fresh and chopped
-		1 tablespoon lemon thyme - fresh and chopped
-		1 cup orzo pasta
-		15 ounces cannellini beans - rinsed and drained
		salt and pepper to taste
-		basil pesto - for garnish
-		parmesan cheese - shredded for garnish

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