Italian Chicken Soup (With Kidney Beans)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3
Italian Chicken Soup (With Kidney Beans) - A Hearty and Healthy Meal
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Prep

30 min

Cook

90 min

Ready In

120 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

4 chicken breast halves ( bone in )
1 onion , halved
1 carrot , quartered
3 stalks celery & leaves , chopped
2 cans chicken broth
2 cups water
2 chicken bouillon cubes
2 bay leaves
1 can diced tomatoes , undrained
6 -8 green onions , thinly sliced
1/2 cup chopped parsley
1/4 cup ketchup
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon dried rosemary , crushed
1/2 teaspoon dried basil
2 garlic cloves , minced
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cans kidney beans , rinsed and drained
1/4 cup romano cheese , grated

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
317
Sugar
6g
Fat
4g
Italian Chicken Soup (With Kidney Beans) is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a chilly evening or as a comfort food on a lazy Sunday afternoon. It is a complete meal in a bowl, made with tender chicken meat, kidney beans, and a mix of vegetables simmered with fragrant herbs and spices in a savory broth. The soup is full of flavor, healthy, and very satisfying, making this dish a staple for any soup lover's recipe collection.

Instructions

1.In a large pot, combine chicken, onion, carrot, celery, chicken broth, water, chicken bouillon cubes and bay leaves.
2.Bring to a boil and skim any foam that rises to the top.
3.Reduce heat to medium-low and let simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally.
4.Remove chicken from the pot, let cool and shred the meat.
5.Discard the bay leaves and stir in tomatoes, green onions, parsley, ketchup, salt, rosemary, basil, garlic, and pepper.
6.Add the shredded chicken and kidney beans and let simmer for 10-15 minutes.
7.Serve hot, garnished with grated Romano cheese.

PROS

This soup is packed with flavor, high in protein, and loaded with nutritious ingredients such as chicken, kidney beans, and vegetables.

It is also a great dish to make ahead or freeze for later use.

CONS

The dish requires a fair amount of prep time and cooking time, around 2 hours in total.

Additionally, it may be high in sodium for those on a low-sodium diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This soup has many health benefits due to its high protein content and nutrient-rich ingredients. Chicken contains lean protein and beneficial amino acids while kidney beans are high in fiber and packed with vitamins and minerals such as magnesium, potassium, and folate. The vegetables such as onion, carrot, celery, and garlic are full of antioxidants and can help boost your immune system.

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