Dinner

Chicken and Spinach soup with Fresh Pesto is for Dinner.

Chicken and Spinach soup with Fresh Pesto takes 30 minutes to prepare.

Chicken and Spinach soup with Fresh Pesto takes 30 minutes to cook.

Chicken and Spinach soup with Fresh Pesto makes 4 servings.

The ingredients for Chicken and Spinach soup with Fresh Pesto are:

* 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided
* 1/2 cup carrot or diced red bell pepper
* 1 large boneless, skinless chicken breast (about 8 ounces), cut into quarters
* 1 large clove garlic, minced
* 5 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
* 1 1/2 teaspoons dried marjoram
* 6 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped
* 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans or great northern beans, rinsed
* 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
* 1/3 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
* Freshly ground pepper to taste
* 3/4 cup plain or herbed multigrain croutons for garnish (optional)

Here is how you make Chicken and Spinach soup with Fresh Pesto:

1. Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add carrot (or bell pepper) and chicken; cook, turning the chicken and stirring frequently, until the chicken begins to brown, 3 to 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute more. Stir in broth and marjoram; bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes. 2. With a slotted spoon, transfer the chicken pieces to a clean cutting board to cool. Add spinach and beans to the pot and bring to a gentle boil. Cook for 5 minutes to blend the flavors. 3. Combine the remaining 1 tablespoon oil, Parmesan and basil in a food processor (a mini processor works well). Process until a coarse paste forms, adding a little water and scraping down the sides as necessary. 4. Cut the chicken into bite-size pieces. Stir the chicken and pesto into the pot. Season with pepper. Heat until hot. Garnish with croutons, if desired.Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user MARCUSWARD.

The nutritional information for Chicken and Spinach soup with Fresh Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 4
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 281.7

• Total Fat: 8.0 g
• Cholesterol: 41.1 mg
• Sodium: 1,010.7 mg
• Total Carbs: 24.0 g
• Dietary Fiber: 8.2 g
• Protein: 25.6 g