Best Chicken Minestrone With Pesto Recipes

CHICKEN MINESTRONE WITH PESTO

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Make and share this Chicken Minestrone With Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Vino Girl

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 8h20m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes with juice, undrained
4 cups chicken broth
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut in 1-in . chunks
1 medium baking potato, peeled and diced
1/2 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup carrot
1/2 cup celery
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 (16 ounce) can white kidney beans, rinsed (cannellini)
1 medium zucchini, diced
1 cup frozen cut green beans, thawed
3 cups refrigerated prepared basil pesto

Steps:

Mix all ingredients except the cannellini beans, zucchini, green beans and pesto in a 4-qt or larger slow-cooker.
Cover and cook on low 7 to 9 hours until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
Stir in cannellini beans, zucchini and green beans. Cover and cook on high 15 minutes, or until zucchini is tender.
Spoon into bowls; top servings with pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 345.1, Fat 6.2, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 63, Sodium 1115.5, Carbohydrate 51.6, Fiber 21.6, Sugar 9.3, Protein 29.8

MINESTRONE WITH PESTO

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Minestrone is a thick, mixed vegetable soup using almost any combination of seasonal vegetables. Short cuts of pasta or rice may also be added. This version includes pesto sauce.

Provided by Lizz C.

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Minestrone

Time 1h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 17

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil
1 leek, sliced
1 large onion, finely chopped
2 carrots, finely chopped
1 celery rib, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 potatoes, peeled and diced
6 ¼ cups hot vegetable broth
1 bay leaf
1 sprig fresh thyme
salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
2 zucchini, finely chopped, or more to taste
¾ cup fresh peas
3 medium tomatoes, peeled and finely chopped
2 cups cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoons pesto sauce
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste

Steps:

Heat oil over medium heat in a stockpot. Stir in leek and onion and cook for 5 to 6 minutes. Add carrots, celery, and garlic; cook for 5 minutes. Add potatoes and cook for 2 to 3 minutes more.
Pour hot vegetable broth into the pot and stir well. Add bay leaf and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer for 10 to 12 minutes.
Stir in zucchini and peas. Let simmer for 5 minutes. Add tomatoes, cover, and let simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
Uncover the pot and stir in beans. Let simmer for 10 minutes; stir in pesto sauce and let simmer for 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 3 to 4 minutes. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.3 calories, Carbohydrate 44.6 g, Cholesterol 3.2 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 10.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 813.7 mg, Sugar 9.7 g

PESTO MINESTRONE

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Natalie Cataldo relies on store-bought pesto to provide mild flavor to this chunky tortellini and vegetable soup. "It's a hit in my house," says the Des Moines, Iowa cook. "If you don't like zucchini, use another vegetable," she suggests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Lunch

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped onion
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2-1/4 cups water
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) vegetable broth
3/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated cheese tortellini
2 cups diced zucchini
2 tablespoons prepared pesto

Steps:

In a large saucepan, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in the water, mixed vegetables, broth, oregano, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 3 minutes. , Add the tortellini, zucchini and pesto. Simmer, uncovered, 7-9 minutes longer or until pasta and vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 1063mg sodium, Carbohydrate 47g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 7g fiber), Protein 15g protein.

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