Chicken And White Bean Soup With Greens Recipe

Name: Chicken And White Bean Soup With Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced leeks, white part only; 1 large garlic clove, crushed; 1/2 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices carrot; 6 cups reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth; 1 1/2 cups skinless, boneless, shredded, rotisserie chicken; 1 (2-inch) fresh rosemary sprig; 1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained; 1 cup packed roughly chopped fresh kale; 1 cup packed baby spinach; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 1/4 cups thinly sliced leeks, white part only
1 large garlic clove, crushed
1/2 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices carrot
6 cups reduced-sodium, fat-free chicken broth
1 1/2 cups skinless, boneless, shredded, rotisserie chicken
1 (2-inch) fresh rosemary sprig
1 (19-ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup packed roughly chopped fresh kale
1 cup packed baby spinach
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley

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Heat oil in a stockpot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add leeks and garlic; cook, stirring occasionally, 3-4 minutes or until tender but not browned. Add carrots, and cook, stirring for 1 minute. Add broth, chicken, and rosemary; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes, skimming occasionally.
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Add beans and kale, and simmer for about 5 minutes more. Add spinach, and cook 2-3 minutes more or until tender. Season with salt and pepper.
3
Remove rosemary sprig and garlic clove. Ladle soup into 6 warm bowls; sprinkle each with 1/2 teaspoon parsley.
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901

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

145

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 1/4 cups thinly sliced leeks, white part only, 1 large garlic clove, crushed, 1/2 cup (1/4-inch-thick) slices carrot, and more.

Yes, Chicken And White Bean Soup With Greens falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Chicken And White Bean Soup With Greens

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