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Hearty chicken and bean soup
Nawaal Ahmed

Healthy Chicken Cabbage and White Bean Soup Recipe

Healthy Chicken Cabbage and White Bean Soup Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts 450 g
  • 1 tbsp olive oil 15 ml
  • 1 medium yellow onion diced (1 cup / 150 g)
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced (1 cup / 120 g)
  • 2 celery stalks sliced (1 cup / 100 g)
  • 3 cups green cabbage thinly sliced (270 g)
  • 1 can white beans drained and rinsed (15 oz / 425 g)
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth 1.4 L
  • 1 tsp dried thyme 2 g
  • ½ tsp dried oregano 1 g
  • ½ tsp sea salt 3 g
  • ¼ tsp black pepper 1 g
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice 15 ml

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.
  2. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery, sautéing until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in minced garlic and cook briefly until aromatic but not browned.
  4. Place chicken breasts into the pot and pour in chicken broth, ensuring they are fully submerged.
  5. Sprinkle in thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper, then bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
  6. Reduce heat to a steady simmer and cook until the chicken is tender and fully cooked through.
  7. Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks while still warm, then return it to the pot.
  8. Stir in sliced cabbage and white beans, allowing them to soften in the hot broth.
  9. Simmer until the cabbage becomes tender yet slightly crisp and the flavors meld together.
  10. Finish with lemon juice for brightness and taste to adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

Protein: 32 g

Carbohydrates: 24 g

Fat: 9 g

Fiber: 6 g

Sugar: 5 g

Sodium: 480 mg