White Bean Chicken Soup
A cozy, healthy, naturally low-carb meal. Amazing flavor and ready in less than 30 minutes!
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 medium carrots peeled and chopped
- 1/2 medium yellow onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2-3 cups shredded chicken from a rotisserie chicken works well
- 1 15 ounce can Cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups baby spinach or Swiss or rainbow chard
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice from about 1/2 medium lemon
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley or 1-2 teaspoons dried
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10-12 cranks fresh-ground black pepper
Instructions
- Warm olive oil and butter in a large Dutch oven or stockpot over medium-high heat.
- Add onion and carrots and sauté, stirring frequently, for 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and Italian seasoning. Cook for 30-60 seconds, just until fragrant.
- Stir in broth and bring to a boil. Add the shredded chicken, then reduce heat to medium and let the broth simmer for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in the beans and greens. Allow about 1 minute for the greens to wilt. Add lemon juice, parsley, salt, and pepper. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Adjust to taste! You may want to add more lemon juice, salt, and/or pepper according to your tastes. Start with the amounts listed here, and add more if desired.
- No Italian seasoning? Substitute 1/4 teaspoon each of basil, oregano, rosemary, and thyme.
- Want some kick? Add 1/4 teaspoon (or more) red pepper flakes along with the garlic and Italian seasoning.
- Want to add pasta? Add it directly into the pot after the broth comes to a boil (along with the chicken) and cook according to package directions.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 378 kcal, Carbohydrates: 33 g, Protein: 33 g, Fat: 14 g, Saturated Fat: 4 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6 g, Trans Fat: 1 g, Cholesterol: 60 mg, Sodium: 368 mg, Potassium: 1169 mg, Fiber: 7 g, Sugar: 3 g, Vitamin A: 6627 IU, Vitamin C: 9 mg, Calcium: 141 mg, Iron: 6 mg
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