Description
This White Bean Chicken Soup is a comforting and hearty dish perfect for chilly days. Loaded with tender chicken, creamy white beans, and flavorful herbs, this soup is sure to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 (15 oz) cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- Salt and pepper, to taste
For Serving:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until vegetables are tender.
- Add Herbs and Broth: Stir in thyme and rosemary. Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Simmer: Add white beans and shredded chicken. Let the soup simmer for about 20-30 minutes to allow flavors to meld.
- Season to Taste: Season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and top with chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, and serve with crusty bread.
Notes
- You can use rotisserie chicken for a quick shortcut.
- This soup freezes well for future meals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
