Butter Bean Tomato Soup

salt and pepper to taste
2- 14 oz BPA free cans of butter beans (or lima beans)
3 3/4 cup chicken stock
4 Tbsp tomato paste
5 Tbsp dairy-free pesto (indented here)

• 2 packed cups basil leaves
• ½ cup roasted, unsalted pecans or almonds
• 3 cloves of garlic
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon pepper
• ½ cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil

Cook to a gentle boil, then blend smooth in a blender or food processer until smooth. Pesto can be sprinkled on top for looks.