Chunky Mediterranean Chicken (or Turkey) Soup – Oh Olive

Ingredients

• 4 tbsp Delizia Garlic Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 medium sweet green pepper, cored, seeded, and coarsely chopped
• 1 can (14.5 oz) low sodium tomatoes, chopped, with juice
• 4 cups chicken stock or low sodium chicken broth
• 2 cups water
• 1/2 cup long grain white rice
• 1 Tbsp minced fresh basil or 2 tsp dried basil, crumbled
• 6 medium carrots, peeled and sliced 1/2 inch thick
• 1 lb. skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
• 1 package (10 oz) frozen green beans
• 1/2 cup chopped black olives
• 1/4 tsp black pepper