Chicken White Bean Soup
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion
diced
- 1 medium carrot
diced
- 2-3 celery stalks
diced
- 2 garlic cloves
minced
- 1 lb chicken breast
cut into bite-sized pieces, 450 g
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1 can cannellini beans
rinsed and drained, 14 oz / 400 g
- 5 cups low-sodium chicken stock
1.25 liters
- Juice of a half a lemon
- 2 cups black kale
shredded, 75 g
- Salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrot and celery and cook for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- 2
Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes or until they’re no longer pink.
- 3
Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and paprika and stir to combine.
- 4
Next, add the cannellini beans, pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil. Cover the pot leaving the lid slightly ajar and simmer for 15 minutes.
- 5
Stir in the lemon juice and the shredded kale, then simmer for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- 6
Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- 7
Serve hot with your favorite crusty bread.
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About this Recipe
Craving a bowl of healthy comfort food that doesn't weigh you down? This Italian-inspired Chicken White Bean Soup is your answer, offering a delightful blend of flavors and a satisfying protein boost for any meal.
What makes this chicken and bean soup truly shine is its vibrant, bright garlic and lemon broth, which perfectly complements the tender chicken breast and creamy cannellini beans. It's a recipe designed to deliver rich, savory notes alongside a refreshing zest, making healthy eating utterly delicious.
When you ladle up a bowl of this soup, you can expect a truly heartwarming experience. Each spoonful delivers savory, bite-sized chicken, hearty white beans, and the subtle, earthy flavor of shredded black kale, all uplifted by that distinct lemon-garlic brightness. It's a light yet robust soup that feels both nourishing and comforting, making it an ideal choice when you desire something wholesome and flavorful.
This versatile soup is easily adaptable to your pantry or dietary needs. You can swap the chicken for turkey or a plant-based protein, or simply add extra cannellini beans for a hearty vegetarian version. If black kale is hard to find, other sturdy greens like regular kale or even spinach would work beautifully, though they may require slightly less cooking time.
Perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner or a light yet satisfying lunch, this Chicken White Bean Soup pairs wonderfully with a simple crusty bread to soak up every last drop of that flavorful broth.