Description
Craving a comforting, yet quick meal to warm you up on a cold evening? Look no further than this easy White Bean Chicken Soup. With the convenience of rotisserie chicken, this soup comes together in well under 30 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a cozy, healthy weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups diced rotisserie chicken
- 2 cans cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 large celery stalk with leaves, minced
- 1/4 white or yellow onion, minced
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- chili crisp oil or freshly grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Begin by heating the olive oil and butter in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the minced onions, garlic, and celery to the pot, and sprinkle in the salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken stock, add the bay leaves, and toss in the fresh thyme. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 8-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Once simmered, remove and discard the bay leaves and woody stems of the thyme.
- Next, add the diced rotisserie chicken, cannellini beans, and fresh baby spinach. Let the soup cook for a few additional minutes to warm the chicken and beans, and to wilt the spinach.
- Squeeze in the lemon juice to brighten the flavors.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and optionally garnish each serving with a small spoonful of chili crisp oil for an extra kick, or Parmesan cheese for added richness.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for ease.
- Feel free to add additional spices to your liking.
- Allow the soup to simmer to allow the flavors to meld.
- Don’t forget to remove and discard the bay leaves and woody stems of the thyme.
- If you add pasta, use only one can of cannellini beans. Use a small pasta shape (ditalini, orzo, etc.) and add to the stock once the stock starts to boil.
- Lemon juice brightens the flavor of this soup. Leave out, or add more to your liking.
- For a spicy and flavorful kick, garnish with a drizzle of chili crisp oil.
- For a more mild kick of flavor (also more kid-friendly), top with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup, Lunch or Dinner
- Method: Easy
- Cuisine: American