Italian Pesto Noodle Soup
Savory, filling soup with chicken sausage, kale, noodles, pesto, and parmesan
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Lunch, Main Course, Soup
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 lb precooked chicken sausage sliced and browned in a frying pan
- 2 shallots minced
- 4 carrots chopped
- 3 celery ribs chopped
- 1 tsp fresh sage (or dried) chopped
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or dried) chopped
- 2 tsp chicken powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1/3 cup pesto
- 2 tbsp grated parm
- juice of 1 lemon
- 1/2 16 oz package frozen kale or fresh
- 1/2 lb small pasta cooked according to package
- salt and pepper to taste
- shredded parm or mozzarella for topping
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium high.
Add the sausage and brown it a bit, then remove with a slotted spoon to some paper towels. Add the shallot, carrot and celery and a pinch of salt and cook until translucent.
Add the sausage, spices, broth, chicken powder, pesto and lemon juice. Allow to come to a simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes.
Cook the pasta, drain and run under cold water to keep from sticking.
Add the kale to the soup and allow to cook for 5 minutes. Add the pasta and the grated parm. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
Serve with the shredded cheese on the side.
Keyword Chicken, Lunch, Main Dish, Soup