The flavors in this pesto chicken soup are spot on... love the match between the creamy avocado and the stronger basil pesto!
Course
Lunch, Soup, Starter
Cuisine
Mediterranean
Prep Time30minutes
Cook Time30minutes
Total Time1hour
Servings2people
Calories per serving506kcal
Ingredients
2 ½cupschicken stock(600 ml)
9ozfresh chicken breast(250 g)
2mediumgarlic cloves
1largeripe avocado
2tbspbasil pesto
pepper
salt
Instructions
Pour the chicken stock in a high pan and then add the peeled garlic cloves. Place the pan over high heat until boiling and then add the chicken breast.
Turn the heat a little lower, put a lid on the pan and cook the chicken breast for 10 minutes. Then remove the an from the heat, take the cooked chicken out of the stock and let it cool down for a couple of minutes until you can touch it without burning your fingers. Shred the chicken into smaller bits.
Place the warm chicken stock back over medium-high heat and bring it to a good simmer. Slice the avocado in half, remove the seed and then with a tablespoon scoop the soft avocado meat out of its skin. Add it to the chicken stock. Season with a pinch of pepper and salt.
Blend or mix the soup into a smooth mixture. Add the green basil pesto.
Stir well. Then add the shredded chicken.
Stir the soup well again. Let it simmer for another 3 minutes until warmed through. Then check the seasoning and add extra pepper or salt to taste if necessary.
Take the pan off the heat and scoop the avocado chicken soup into large bowls. Serve hot.