Creamy Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup

 There is nothing quite like a hearty soup on a cold winter's night!  I am always on the lookout for new soup ideas and heard of a chicken pesto soup that I thought sounded delicious.  Not having made one before I pretty much made up the recipe as I went along.  



It was a simple soup to make and the addition of the pesto made the whole house smell so good! 

Ingredients:

2 cups cooked diced Chicken

2- 1.2 ounce packets Creamy Pesto (I used this one from Knorr)

1 cup sliced Carrots

1- 15.5 ounce can White Kidney Beans; drained and rinsed

2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice

32 ounces Chicken broth 

4 cups water

2 cups Egg Noodles

2 cups Heavy Cream 

In a large stock pot I combined the chicken, Pesto seasonings, carrots, beans, lemon juice, chicken broth, and water and let it simmer most of the day until the carrots were cooked through. 

30 or so minutes before serving I added in the noodle and cream and as soon as the noodles were tender I ladled up our dinner.  




It was quick and easy and oh so delicious!  Do you have a favorite soup recipe?

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Comments

  1. HollyJanuary 20, 2021 at 5:27 AM

    This sounds like the perfect winter meal- so warm and cozy! Thanks for sharing :)

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    1. Joanne January 20, 2021 at 5:57 PM

      Oh you are so welcome! It really hit the spot.

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  2. Dee | GrammysGrid.comJanuary 20, 2021 at 5:46 AM

    Yum, looks good! Thanks so much for linking up with me at #AThemedLinkup 40 for Soup Recipes, open until January 27. Shared on social media.

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  3. Ella WilliamsJanuary 20, 2021 at 6:08 AM

    This looks so yummy!!

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  4. Danielle @ A Sprinkle of JoyJanuary 20, 2021 at 7:24 AM

    This sounds so tasty ! I love soup so much. :)

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  5. Andrea NineJanuary 20, 2021 at 7:51 AM

    I am so here for this, it looks absolutely delicious and I have been craving soup!

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  6. Bri RundeJanuary 20, 2021 at 8:42 AM

    Soup is our favorite this time of year!! Saving this... thanks!

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  7. Kari January 20, 2021 at 8:49 AM

    OMG this looks amazing.

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  8. Cindy JamiesonJanuary 20, 2021 at 10:11 AM

    Oh goodness this soup looks amazing! My daughter loves pesto, so pinning this to try soon! I'd love for you to come share with us, over at the You're the Star Blog Hop :) https://www.momthelunchlady.ca/2021/01/youre-star-blog-hop-family-features.html

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    1. Joanne January 20, 2021 at 5:59 PM

      Thank you! I hope your daughter likes the soup.

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  9. LyshaJanuary 20, 2021 at 10:14 AM

    That looks so delish! I'm really curious to see your table zoomed out because it looks like mine. Or at least the top of it.

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    1. Joanne January 20, 2021 at 5:59 PM

      LOL. I'll have to get a picture of it soon so we can compare.

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  10. EllibelleJanuary 20, 2021 at 11:06 AM

    I never thought of adding beans to a chicken soup! It looks delicious!

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    1. Joanne January 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM

      I never had either until I saw a few recipes and thought it would make a great filler.

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  11. Sparkles and LattesJanuary 20, 2021 at 12:49 PM

    This sounds soo delicious. I have a couple favorite soups...butternut squash soup with pears and bacon and a really good corn chowder!

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    1. Joanne January 20, 2021 at 6:00 PM

      Thank you! That butternut squash soup sounds amazing!!

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  12. Laura BJanuary 20, 2021 at 9:18 PM

    You had me at pesto! I am pinning this for later! It looks so delicious!

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    1. Joanne January 21, 2021 at 4:37 AM

      Thanks for the pin! I hope you get to make it and enjoy it.

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  13. thepaintedapron.comJanuary 21, 2021 at 8:19 AM

    Using pesto in soup is a great idea! I've not tried the Knorr pesto sauce packets, they sound really good!
    Jenna

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    1. Joanne January 21, 2021 at 12:53 PM

      Thanks! I rarely think to use pesto at all but my boys/family do enjoy it whenever I remember.

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  14. Lindsay's Sweet WorldJanuary 21, 2021 at 8:43 AM

    Oh my, this sounds so good! I've never been a huge fan of traditional chicken noodle soup, but adding pesto to it would be a game changer! I love pesto so much!

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    1. Joanne January 21, 2021 at 12:54 PM

      I can't imagine not liking traditional chicken noodle soup! But this does add such a nice flavor kick and with the cream it didn't seem like chicken noodle soup at all.

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  15. onceuponatimehappilyeverafter.comJanuary 21, 2021 at 4:13 PM

    Pinned this and then ran over to Dee's to link up and check out the other soup recipes. I love soup!!

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  16. Shelbee on the EdgeJanuary 27, 2021 at 11:58 AM

    This looks so delicious, Joanne! I just pinned it to give it a try!

    Shelbee
    www.shelbeeontheedge.com

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