Crockpot Chicken And Pesto Soup

Meaghan Pantoni
February 19, 2017
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A creamy, comforting soup featuring chicken, veggies, barley, and pesto-- this CHICKEN AND PESTO SOUP conveniently cooks in your crockpot. Share a bowl, or two, with someone you love.

3 cups chicken broth
2 carrots, shredded and finely diced
2-3 ribs of celery, finely diced
1 tbsp dried, chopped onion
1 tsp dried oregano
1 heaping tbsp minced garlic
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, thawed or frozen
1/2 cup pearl barley (not quick cooking)
1 1/2 cups milk, room temperature (you can sub half/half or even cream for a richer soup)
1/4 cup of shreddedparmesan cheese
1/2 cup pesto
1/2 of a zucchini, shredded
To the bowl of a crockpot, add in the broth, carrot, celery, onion, oregano, garlic, and zucchini-- give it all a good stir. Add in the chicken breasts. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or until the...
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Nutritions

Calories
1766

Sodium
6157mg
256% DV

Fat
55g
85% DV

Protein
100g
201% DV

Carbs
181g
61% DV

Fiber
30g
121% DV