Noodle Soup

Yummy!

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NOODLE SOUP

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 Tbsp. olive oil, divided
• 1 small onion, minced
• 1 tsp. garlic
• 4 large carrots, chopped
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 3/4 tsp. salt, divided
• 3/4 tsp. pepper, divided
• 1 ounce Paremesan, grated
• 8 ounce orechiette pasta
• 8 ounces cooked (rotisserie, preferably) chicken
• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, drained/rinse
• 2 Tbsp. lemon juice
• Pesto

DIRECTIONS:

1. Heat the oil. Add the vegetables and garlic until close to tender. Add the chicken broth, one teaspoon salt and half teaspoon for pepper. Bring to boil, then lower heat. Let cook for approximately 15 minutes.
2. Bring to boil again, and cook pasta. Add the chicken and chickpeas, and lemon, if desired.
3. Top with pesto.

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