Chicken Soup With Beans
August 18, 2024
Recipe of the chicken soup with beans, as a hearty and nourishing dish that combines tender chicken, beans, and vegetables in a flavorful broth. This soup is perfect for a cozy meal on a chilly day, offering comfort and warmth with every spoonful.
Cooking time:
1 hour 15 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 lb chicken breast, boneless and skinless
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- salt, to taste
- black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Recipe:
- In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the minced garlic, thyme, and oregano, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add the chicken broth, bay leaf, and chicken breast to the pot. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Stir in the drained and rinsed white beans, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Continue to simmer for another 10-15 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
- Remove the bay leaf and discard. Adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh chopped parsley.