Description
A cozy and filling chicken soup packed with protein and fiber, perfect for busy nights.
Ingredients
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- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 to 3 carrots, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 2 cups shredded cooked chicken
- 1 to 2 cans white beans, drained and rinsed
- 2 big handfuls spinach or kale
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: squeeze of lemon
Instructions
- Warm the olive oil in a big pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Let them soften for about 6 to 8 minutes, stirring when you remember.
- Add garlic and seasoning, stir for about 30 seconds so it smells amazing.
- Pour in the broth. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the shredded chicken and white beans. Simmer for 10 minutes so everything gets friendly.
- Stir in spinach at the end. It wilts fast, like 1 to 2 minutes.
- Taste, then add salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon if you want it brighter.
Notes
For a thicker soup, mash about half a cup of beans with a fork and stir them back in.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: high protein soup, chicken soup, comforting meal, meal prep, healthy recipe