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Pesto Chicken and Vegetable Soup

This Pesto Chicken and Vegetable Soup is a hearty and satisfying soup! Full of vegetables, shredded chicken, cannellini beans, pesto and topped off with parmesan cheese!

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 333 kcal
Course: Soup , Dinner
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups cubed butternut squash, cut into approximately 1/2 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced or grated
  • 1 cup green beans, cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • Kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
  • 4 cups chopped kale, stems removed
  • 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 15 ounce can white beans, rinsed and drained
  • parmesan cheese rind, optional
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
  • 3 tablespoons pesto
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • Shredded Parmesan cheese and extra pesto for topping the soup

Instructions

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  1. In a large pot heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add in the butternut squash and carrots and cook for 3 minutes. Add in the onion, garlic, green beans, Italian seasoning, oregano, salt and pepper. Cook for another 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add in the kale and cook until it starts to wilt. Add in the diced tomatoes, beans, Parmesan cheese rind, shredded chicken, chicken broth, and pesto and stir everything together. Bring the soup to a boil then reduce the heat to medium-low, cover with a lid and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Taste for seasoning then serve the soup topped with shredded parmesan cheese and a dollop of pesto if desired.

Nutrition Information

Calories 333kcal (17%) Carbohydrates 40g (13%) Protein 26g (52%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 7g Cholesterol 32mg (11%) Sodium 491mg (20%) Fiber 11g (44%) Sugar 8g (16%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6-8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 333

% Daily Value*

Calories 333kcal 17%
Carbohydrates 40g 13%
Protein 26g 52%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 7g 41%
Cholesterol 32mg 11%
Sodium 491mg 20%
Fiber 11g 44%
Sugar 8g 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.