If you are here because you've read my 1-Whole Chicken 3-Meals, then the chicken broth has already been prepared and loaded with flavor. If not, you can use a store bought chicken broth to make this soup fast and easy.
The chicken has already been prepared and cut into bite-size pieces.
The pasta has already been cooked. Let’s prep the veggies and assemble!
In a saucepan or saute pan, add olive oil, lemon juice, green beans, and tomatoes. Sauté high and fast. As soon as the green beans begin to take on a brighter green, take it off the heat, toss and leave opened to cool. We want the veggies briefly cooked but to retain their color and crunch.
In a large Dutch oven or soup pot with a lid, heat the broth. Add the cooked chicken and pasta. Add the remaining ingredients, saving the grated cheese for serving. Stir and serve with grated cheese.
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A great flavor option is to add basil pesto, if you have it made from the summer and tucked in your freezer. An added flavor for those who like a little heat in their food, is the addition of Calabrian Chilies to this hearty Italian soup.