Description
Italian Chicken Bean Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup featuring tender chicken, creamy beans, and a blend of Italian herbs simmered in a savory broth. This nourishing soup is perfect for a comforting meal that’s both wholesome and satisfying.
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (15 oz) cannellini or Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
6 cups chicken broth
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Add chicken breasts or thighs to the pot and brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Stir in beans, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, oregano, basil, thyme, red pepper flakes (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, and return it to the pot. Stir to combine.
- Adjust seasoning as needed. Garnish with fresh parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for quicker preparation.
- Add spinach or kale during the last 5 minutes of cooking for extra greens.
- Substitute white beans with cannellini, navy, or chickpeas.
- Add cooked pasta or rice for a heartier soup.
- Use fresh herbs for brighter flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 7g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
