Lemon Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar

Lemon Pesto Chicken Noodle Soup in a Jar

1 serving

Ingredients

  • 3 Tablespoons pesto
  • 1 Tablespoon lemon zest
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon chicken stock base
  • 3 ounces leftover cooked pasta
  • ⅓ cup matchstick carrots
  • ⅓ cup shredded rotisserie chicken
  • Shaved Parmesan cheese
  • Fresh basil, if desired
  • Lemon wedge

Instructions

In a resealable glass pint jar, stir together the pesto, lemon zest, lemon juice and chicken stock base. Top with cooked pasta, carrots, shredded chicken, Parmesan cheese, basil and a lemon wedge. Seal jar and refrigerate for up to 4 days.

When ready to serve, remove lemon and basil to a small plate or napkin. Add boiling water to the jar and stir gently. Seal the jar and let sit 2 minutes. Open the jar, squeeze in the juice from the lemon wedge and top with basil.