Chicken Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto

Name: Chicken Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American, Italian
Ingredients: 2 teaspoons plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil, divided; 0.5 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; 1.5 teaspoons dried marjoram; 6 ounces baby spinach, coarsely chopped; 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans or great northern beans, rinsed; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.33333334326744 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves; Freshly ground pepper to taste; 0.75 cup plain or herbed multigrain croutons for garnish (optional)