Chicken White Bean Soup

Chicken White Bean Soup

from skinnyspatula.com
40 min
6 servings

This Italian-inspired chicken white bean soup is super light, full of flavor and will give you a proper protein boost! Featuring tender chicken and white beans in a bright garlic and lemon broth, this is healthy comfort food at its best!

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 medium carrot, diced
  • 2-3 celery stalks, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 lb (450 g) chicken breast, cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 5 cups (1.25 liters) low-sodium chicken stock
  • Juice of a half a lemon
  • 2 cups (75 g) black kale (cavolo nero), shredded
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

  1. 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. 2

    Add the chicken pieces to the pot and cook for another 5 minutes or until they’re no longer pink.

  3. 3

    Sprinkle in the Italian seasoning and paprika and stir to combine.

  4. 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. 5

    Stir in the lemon juice and the shredded kale, then simmer for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.

  6. 6

    Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

  7. 7

    Serve hot with your favorite crusty bread.