Hearty Vegetable and Chicken Soup

Ingredient

• 45 ml (3 tbsp) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 500 g (1 lb) boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 750 ml (3 cups) vegetables of your choice, cut into small cubes
• 796 ml (28 oz) tomatoes, diced
• 1 L (4 cups) vegetable broth
• 30 ml (2 tbsp) pesto
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 Parmesan rind

Preparation

1. Heat olive oil in a large saucepan. Add onion, chicken and garlic, cook for 1 or 2 minutes or until onion becomes transparent.
2. Add vegetables, tomatoes, broth, pesto, bay leaves and Parmesan rind. Cook 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Season to taste. Remove bay leaves and Parmesan rind and serve.