SOUL-WARMING TOMATO-PESTO SOUP

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I won the soup-off contest at my work with this recipe with pesto. It's very good and quick to put together!

Provided by Anjelica Klade

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes     Tomato Soup Recipes

Time 8h25m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 (14 ounce) cans vegetable broth
2 (14 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes, undrained
2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste
3 stalks celery with leaves, chopped
2 onions, chopped
6 cloves garlic, minced
1 cup shredded carrot
1 cup water
1 teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 cup instant rice
1 (7 ounce) container pesto
⅛ cup shredded Parmesan cheese, or to taste
12 slices crusty bread, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine vegetable broth, tomatoes, tomato paste, celery, onions, garlic, carrot, water, oregano, thyme, and pepper in a 3- to 4-quart slow cooker and mix to blend. Cover and cook on Low, 8 to 10 hours.
  • Stir rice and pesto into the cooker; cover, and let stand until rice is tender, 6 to 8 minutes. Serve soup topped with shredded Parmesan cheese and with crusty bread on the side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.2 calories, Carbohydrate 32.3 g, Cholesterol 6.3 mg, Fat 9.7 g, Fiber 3.9 g, Protein 8.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.6 g, Sodium 793 mg, Sugar 7.8 g

Tiffany Dustin
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This soup is a keeper! I'll definitely be making it again and again.


MM Shajid
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this soup. The tomatoes and chicken mellow out the flavor of the pesto, and the overall effect is very pleasant.


kurt Linney
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This soup is so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I love the combination of tomatoes, pesto, and chicken.


Molly Gwen
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I made this soup last night and it was a hit! My husband and kids loved it.


Shahid Ch
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I'm always looking for new soup recipes, and this one looks delicious. Thanks for sharing!


Bamgbose Adesewa
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This sounds like a great recipe. I can't wait to try it.


Alyas Awan
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I'm definitely going to try this recipe.


Thomas Shull
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This soup is a winner!


Manolito Cuevas
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Loved it!


shankar pariyar
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This soup is easy to make and it's so delicious. I'll definitely be making it again.


Aubriana Lancaster
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this soup. The tomatoes and chicken mellow out the flavor of the pesto, and the overall effect is very pleasant.


Rk. Shah
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This is the perfect soup for a cold winter day. It's hearty and filling, and the pesto adds a nice touch of flavor.


Xiteez0
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I made this soup for my family last night and they loved it! Even my picky kids ate it without complaint.


Marjia Akther Mukty
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This soup is amazing! I love the combination of tomatoes, pesto, and chicken. It's so flavorful and comforting.