White Bean Chicken Pesto Soup

300 Sensational Soups Serves 8

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 8

Ingredients

• 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

Directions

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