White Bean Chicken Soup
This soup is a family favorite in my house, and I think I’ve been making this hearty soup for at least 20 years and my family never gets tired of it. It is a great soup to make ahead and freeze which I do often. Being so hearty, all you need to make a complete meal is a nice salad and some crusty bread. I like to garnish my soup with chopped green onions, but my husband likes his with a dollop of fat free Greek yogurt.
Buon Appetito!
Deborah Mele
White Bean Chicken Soup
Yield:
Serves 4 - 6
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
45 minutes
Total Time:
1 hour
A soup so hearty it is a complete meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
- 3 Boneless Chicken Breasts, Skin Removed, Cut Into 1 1/2 Inch Pieces
- 3 Stalks Of Celery, Chopped
- 2 Large Carrots, Chopped
- 1 Small Onion, Chopped
- 2 Cloves Garlic, Minced
- 4 to 5 Cups Chicken Broth
- 3 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1 Bunch Fresh, Chopped Parsley
- 1 Hot Chile Pepper, Finely Chopped (Optional)
- 3 Cups Cooked Cannellini Beans (Or Other White Beans)
- 1/4 To 1/3 Cup Instant Polenta
- Salt & Pepper
Instructions
- In a heavy pot, heat the oil, and then once it is hot, add the chicken pieces, and cook until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
- Remove the chicken to a bowl, and add the vegetables to the pot, and cook until they are just beginning to soften.
- Add the broth, and seasonings, and cook for 30 minutes over low heat.
- Add the chicken, beans, and parsley, and taste.
- Adjust the seasonings as needed, and cook then add 1/4 cup of the polenta to thicken.
- Continue to cook, stirring often, until the soup has thickened, adding a little more polenta if needed.
- Serve hot with garnish of choice.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 2 cupsAmount Per Serving: Calories: 325Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 937mgCarbohydrates: 29gFiber: 7gSugar: 3gProtein: 30g
I chopped a fennel bulb and sauted it with the vegetables. The soup had such a warm sweetness to it. Our new favorite winter soup. Millie Grazie!
Jo