Cozy Chicken White Bean Soup
A warm and comforting soup made with tender chicken, creamy white beans, and savory herbs. Perfect for chilly nights!
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 carrots sliced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/2 tsp black pepper to taste
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium preferred
- 1 can white beans 15 oz, drained and rinsed
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 tbsp lemon juice freshly squeezed
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and add white beans and chicken breasts.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return to the pot.
- Stir in baby spinach and lemon juice. Cook for 2 more minutes until spinach wilts.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
For extra creaminess, blend half of the white beans before adding to the soup. Garnish with grated Parmesan for a richer taste!