I make this Lemony Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup whenever I need a comforting and hassle-free meal. Packed with colorful vegetables, homestyle fresh egg noodles and fragrant herbs, this soup is wholesome and helps support your well-being. Just load up all the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it and forget it for a flavorful, delicious and nourishing dinner.
Because the base of this soup is chicken broth, use one that is delicious on its own, whether homemade or store-bought. Make-ahead tip: Without the noodles and pesto, this soup can be made and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Add the noodles and pesto when reheating the soup. Serve each steaming bowl of this warming soup topped with shaved Parmesan cheese and fresh chopped dill for a hearty, comforting dinner. Enjoy!
To make the Lemony Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup, you will need the following ingredients:
In the bowl of a slow cooker, combine 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil, 2 tablespoons salted butter, 1 chopped yellow onion, 2 sliced shallots, 6 chopped garlic cloves, 4 chopped stalks celery, 6 chopped carrots, 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves, 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, and 1 teaspoon crushed fennel.
Pour in 8 cups chicken broth and add in the chicken, 2 cups chopped broccoli romanesco florets, and a Parmesan rind. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Cover the slow cooker with a lid and cook for 3-4 hours on high or 6-8 hours on low.
Turn the slow cooker on high. Remove and shred the chicken. Remove the Parmesan rind.
Stir in ½ cup basil pesto, 2 cups chopped baby spinach, and 2 tablespoons lemon juice. Taste and adjust with salt and black pepper if needed.
Add the egg noodles and cook until soft, about 10-15 minutes.
Stir in ¼ cup chopped parsley.
Serve each bowlful topped with shaved Parmesan and chopped dill if you wish.
Warm your soul with a bowl of this Lemony Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup! Packed with hearty vegetables, egg noodles and fresh herbs, this soup is healthy and delicious. Try out this easy recipe and share your feedback in the comments!
I made this Lemony Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup last week after a long day at work. Just threw everything in the slow cooker, and it was so simple. The flavors are just great, and my wife loved it too. Perfect for those chill nights. I'll def be making this again.
Superb. I made this soup for my family last week, and they loved it. It's so easy to prepare, just toss everything in the slow cooker. The flavors were amazing, and it brought back memories of cozy family dinners. Will definitely make again.
I made this soup after a long day. It was simply great. Just what I needed!
This soup is a lifesaver! Made it for a chilly night and it hit the spot. Simple to throw together and super tasty - a new fam fav for sure.
Superb! I made this soup on a rainy day and it was just what my family needed. The flavors were so bright from the lemon and pesto, and the kids loved the noodles! It's now a go-to comfort meal for us, very easy to prepare too.
I love how easy this soup is to make. Perfect for chilly nights!
Superb! This soup has become my go-to for busy weeknights. My family loves it, and the flavors are simply delightful. Last week, I made it while we decorated for the holidays – it warmed us all up after a chilly night out!
Superb! Made this soup on a rainy day, and it was like a hug in a bowl! The fresh egg noodles really make it special. It brought back memories of my mum's cooking. Simple to prep and absolutely delicious. Can’t recommend it enough!
