Chicken and White Bean Soup
Feb 15, 2025 05:35 AM
Warm, nourishing, and packed with tons of flavor, this chicken and white bean soup is the perfect balance of comfort and nutrition. Made with just one pot and simple ingredients, like tender rotisserie chicken, creamy white beans, aromatic herbs, and parmesan cheese, this satisfying and wholesome soup recipe will quickly become a favorite in your kitchen.
With a comforting blend of lean protein and fiber-rich beans, this chicken soup with white beans is deliciously filling yet healthy and nutritious.
Featuring soft, velvety white beans, shredded chicken, and aromatic vegetables enveloped in a rich, flavorful broth that’s easy to prepare but tastes like it’s been simmering all day. This soup with chicken and beans hits all the right notes—hearty and savory and just the right amount of parmesan cheese, bright lemon, and fresh herbs. Plus, it’s a one-pot wonder, which means minimal cleanup for maximum flavor!
And, this chicken and bean soup makes for an excellent make-ahead meal. It keeps well in the fridge for up to 4 days, and the flavors continue to develop as it sits. Plus, it freezes beautifully, so you can make a large batch and store individual servings for later. Simply reheat and enjoy a quick, satisfying meal whenever you need it!
Ingredients:
- 1 TBS EACH: Olive Oil and Unsalted Butter
- 3 medium ribs Celery – small dice (about 1 cup)
- 2 large Carrots – peeled, halved lengthwise and small dice (about 1 ¼ cup)
- 1 medium Yellow Onion – peeled and small dice (about 1 ½ cups)
- 1 tsp Italian Seasoning
- Pinch Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- To taste Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper
- 3-4 cloves Garlic – peeled and minced
- ¼ Cup Dry White Wine
- 6 whole Chicken Bouillon Cubes – dissolved in 6 cups of boiling water (sub: low-sodium chicken broth)
- 5 sprigs Fresh Thyme
- 2 whole Dry Bay Leaves
- 1 whole Parmesan Rind
- 2 (14-ounce) cans White Cannellini Beans – drained, but do not rinse
- 2 ½ to 3 Cups Cooked Shredded Chicken
- ¼ Cup Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese – or more to taste
- 1 whole Lemon – cut in half
- Optional for Serving: Basil Pesto Shaved Parmesan Cheese, Crushed Red Pepper Flakes, Crusty Bread
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
28 minutes
Total Time:
43 minutes
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