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chicken cabbage soup with pesto
Nawaal Ahmed

Easy Chicken Cabbage Soup with Pesto (One-Pot Healthy Dinner)

Quick Chicken Cabbage Soup with Pesto for Cozy Weeknights
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 450 g boneless skinless chicken breast cut into small pieces
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup 120 g thinly sliced carrots
  • 4 cups 300 g chopped green cabbage
  • 1 cup 100 g sliced leeks
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 6 cups 1.4 L chicken broth
  • 1 can 400 g butter beans, drained and rinsed
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp white wine vinegar
  • 6 tbsp pesto

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until it shimmers lightly
  2. Add sliced leeks and carrots, cooking until they soften and release a mild sweetness
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant but not browned
  4. Add chicken pieces and cook until they turn opaque and lightly firm on the outside
  5. Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a gentle simmer
  6. Add chopped cabbage and cook until it becomes tender yet slightly crisp
  7. Stir in the butter beans and let them warm through, adding a creamy texture
  8. Season with salt and a splash of vinegar to brighten the flavor
  9. Remove from heat and swirl in pesto until fully incorporated
  10. Ladle into bowls while hot, noticing the fresh aroma and vibrant color

Notes

Protein: 28 g

Carbohydrates: 24 g

Fat: 12 g

Fiber: 6 g

Sugar: 5 g

Sodium: 620 mg