Not Your Momma's Chicken Soup Recipe

Name: Not Your Momma's Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced; 1 large onion, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, diced; 2 garlic cloves; 3 cups chicken broth; ¼ cup soy sauce; 9 ounces frozen spinach; 15 ounces chickpeas, drained & rinsed; 13 ounces light coconut milk; 1 teaspoon dried ginger; ¼ cup cilantro, chopped

Servings: persons

cooking spray
1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced
1 large onion, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, diced
2 garlic cloves
3 cups chicken broth
¼ cup soy sauce
9 ounces frozen spinach
15 ounces chickpeas, drained & rinsed
13 ounces light coconut milk
1 teaspoon dried ginger
¼ cup cilantro, chopped

1
Coat the inside of a Dutch oven with spray oil.
2
Heat over medium high heat and cook chicken until light browned, about 8-10 minutes.
3
Remove chicken from pan and set aside.
4
Add onions, bell peppers, and garlic to pan and saute for just a few minutes until the ingredients are tender crisp.
5
Return the chicken to the pan and add the chicken broth and soy sauce.
6
Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer covered for about 15 minutes.
7
Add spinach, chickpeas, coconut milk and ginger.
8
Simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until heated through.
9
Add cilantro and serve.

834

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: cooking spray, 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, diced, 1 large onion, thinly sliced, 1 red bell pepper, diced, and more.

Yes, Not Your Momma's Chicken Soup 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Not Your Momma's Chicken Soup

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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