Chicken Kale White Bean Soup Recipe: A Cozy, Healthy Delight
This Chicken Kale White Bean Soup is a warm and comforting dish that’s not only delicious but also packed with nutrients. Perfect for chilly days!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 2 cups chopped kale
- 1 can (15 oz) white beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and garlic, sauté until soft.
- Stir in the chicken thighs, browning on all sides.
- Add the chicken broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes.
- Add the kale and white beans, cooking for an additional 10 minutes.
- Shred the chicken and return it to the pot before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using homemade chicken broth.
- This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 9g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg