WHITE BEAN CHICKEN PESTO SOUP

White Bean Chicken Pesto Soup image

Provided by dicentra

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 carrot, chopped
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
6 cups chicken stock
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
2 (16 ounce) cans cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
3 cups shredded cooked chicken
1/4 cup pesto sauce, divided
2 tablespoons white wine vinegar
olive oil

Steps:

In large pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add onion and sauté 6 minutes. Add garlic, celery, carrot, oregano and cayenne; sauté 2 minutes.
Stir in stock, salt and pepper; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes.
Add beans, chicken, 2 tablespoons pesto and vinegar; heat 5 minutes.
Ladle into bowls and garnish each with a small dollop of remaining pesto and a drizzle of olive oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 274.4, Fat 8.1, SaturatedFat 1.9, Cholesterol 44.8, Sodium 933.2, Carbohydrate 25.5, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 6, Protein 23.9