Chicken soup with beans is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day or a quick weeknight meal. With its simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this soup is a great option for both beginner and experienced cooks. Whether you prefer a classic chicken soup with beans or a more modern twist on the traditional recipe, there are endless variations to suit your taste buds. From classic chicken noodle soup to spicy Mexican chicken and bean soup, this article will provide you with the best recipes for chicken soup with beans, along with tips and tricks for making the perfect bowl of soup every time.
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SIMPLE CHICKEN AND WHITE BEAN SOUP
A simple chicken and bean soup with a little kick. This soup is great on a cold evening after a busy day. This recipe was shared with me by a friend I truly miss.
Provided by MaxMama
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes
Time 45m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Saute onion and garlic in hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Remove onion and garlic to a small bowl.
- Stir chicken into any remaining oil in the pot; cook and stir until completely browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Return onion mixture to the pot; add beans, broth, chiles, cilantro, salt, and cayenne pepper.
- Bring the soup to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and cook until the beans are very tender and the chicken cooked through, about 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 302.8 calories, Carbohydrate 34 g, Cholesterol 42.9 mg, Fat 7 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 26.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 1495.8 mg, Sugar 2.7 g
CHICKEN SOUP WITH BEANS
Loaded with classic southwestern flavors, this soup is so satisfying. If you like, crush lime-flavored tortilla chips into serving bowls before you ladle in the soup. -Penny Peronia, West Memphis, Arkansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 6h20m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small skillet, saute onion in oil until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Transfer to a 5-qt. slow cooker. Stir in the chicken, beans, corn, tomatoes, water, chopped green chiles, lime juice and seasonings. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or until heated through. If desired, serve with avocado slices.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 26mg cholesterol, Sodium 399mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 12g protein.
CHICKEN & WHITE BEAN SOUP
Once again, rotisserie chickens can really relieve the dinner-rush pressure-especially in this Italian-inspired soup that cries out for a piece of crusty bread and a glass of red wine.
Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen
Categories Healthy Soup Recipes
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Heat oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add leeks and cook, stirring often, until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in sage and continue cooking until aromatic, about 30 seconds. Stir in broth and water, increase heat to high, cover and bring to a boil. Add beans and chicken and cook, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until heated through, about 3 minutes. Serve hot.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.8 g, Cholesterol 79.3 mg, Fat 5.8 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 35.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 244.1 mg, Sugar 1.3 g
CHICKEN BEAN SOUP
This easy soup is tasty and nutritious, too. I like to top individual bowls with a few sprigs of fresh parsley. Home-baked rolls- I use frozen bread dough- are an added treat. -Phyllis Shaughnessy, Livonia, New York
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 4h10m
Yield 12 servings (3 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a 5-qt. slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on low for 4-5 hours or until chicken is no longer pink.
Nutrition Facts :
CHICKEN AND GREEN BEAN SOUP WITH TARRAGON
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 23
Steps:
- Defrost the beans in the microwave and drain.
- Heat the olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the garlic, potatoes and onions, and season with salt and pepper. Partially cover the pot and cook to soften, 8 to 10 minutes. Add the green beans, stock, chicken and tomatoes, and bring to a simmer. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
- Cool and store for a make-ahead meal. Reheat over medium heat. To serve, add the lemon zest, lemon juice and tarragon. Serve the soup with warm bread.
- Place the chicken in a pot over a bed of bay leaves, garlic, celery, parsley, carrots and onions. Sprinkle with salt and fill the pot with water to cover the chicken. Sprinkle in a few peppercorns. Bring the water to a boil, then reduce to a simmer and cook 45 minutes, turning occasionally. Turn off the heat and cool the chicken in the broth. Separate the meat from the bones and skin. Reserve the meat and discard the bones and skin. Strain the stock.
CROCK POT CHICKEN AND BEAN SOUP
Make and share this Crock Pot Chicken and Bean Soup recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Parsley
Categories Clear Soup
Time 8h10m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place all ingredients in a slow-cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 275.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 1.7, Cholesterol 52.5, Sodium 874.7, Carbohydrate 26.4, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 6.3, Protein 28.3
WHITE BEAN ENCHILADA SOUP WITH CHICKEN
I took one of my favorite enchilada recipes and with slight adjustment transformed it into a soup. For easy preparation I used rotisserie chicken.
Provided by thedailygourmet
Categories White Bean Recipes
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and saute until soft and translucent, about 3 minutes. Sprinkle flour over onions and slowly pour in chicken broth, stirring to prevent any lumps from forming. Add cannellini beans, chiles, and cooked chicken. Simmer until everything is heated through, about 6 minutes. Reduce heat and carefully stir in sour cream in dollops to prevent curdling.
- Season with cumin and Mexican seasoning mix. Stir in Monterey Jack cheese until melted. Serve immediately garnished with sliced avocado.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 511.9 calories, Carbohydrate 26.3 g, Cholesterol 92.6 mg, Fat 32.8 g, Fiber 8.4 g, Protein 28.4 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sodium 1418.1 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
NAVY BEAN SOUP WITH CHICKEN
Beans are really healthy, so when I cook them I try not to add anything to them that will make them unhealthy. This bean soup relies on some pepper and the green onions for seasoning. If you want salt, add some. Cooking time includes soaking time for the dried beans.
Provided by GrandmaIsCooking
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 3h45m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash and pick over the navy beans, then put in a pot with the 8 cups water; bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes, then remove from heat, cover and let sit at least 1 hour (3 or 4 is okay).
- Drain and rinse the beans.
- If chicken is frozen put it in a large pot with the 10 cups of water, bring to a boil and cook about 15 minutes until you can cut it into chunks (For raw chicken, just cut up and put in the pot with the water and proceed to the next step).
- Cut green onion tops about 1/4 inch long and put aside; thinly slice the rest of the onions and add to chicken along with all other ingredients except the green onion tops.
- Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 1 ½ to 2 hours or until beans are as tender as you like them.
- Add green onion tops and cook 15 minutes longer.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate and warm up for an easy lunch.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 201.6, Fat 5.7, SaturatedFat 1.6, Cholesterol 36.3, Sodium 60.4, Carbohydrate 19.2, Fiber 7.5, Sugar 2, Protein 18.4
ITALIAN CHICKEN AND BEAN SOUP
Add something spicy to your Italian dinner! Enjoy this tasty skillet soup made using chicken, beans, pasta and veggies.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 40m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oil in 3-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon of the Italian seasoning. Cook and stir 3 to 5 minutes or until browned.
- Add broth and water. Heat to boiling. Add pasta and bell pepper. Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cook uncovered 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Stir in remaining 1/4 teaspoon Italian seasoning, kidney beans and the zucchini. Cook 3 to 5 minutes or until zucchini is crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 375, Carbohydrate 53 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 9 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1400 mg
FRAGRANT CHICKEN SOUP WITH CHICKPEAS AND VEGETABLES
This substantial soup is zippier than the usual matzo-ball-type golden chicken soup. It has a rich tomato base that is laced with fragrant spices - turmeric, cinnamon, paprika, ginger, nutmeg and cayenne - and it's loaded with hearty vegetables.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, soups and stews
Time 1h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Heat oil in a large soup pot over high heat. Add onion and salt and sauté until limp, 3 minutes. Add all spices and sauté until they release their fragrance, about 2 minutes. Add tomato paste and sauté another minute, until darkened but not burned. (If tomato paste looks too dark too quickly, lower heat.)
- Add celery, turnip and sweet potato and continue to sauté until celery starts to soften, about 10 minutes.
- Return heat to high if you lowered it, and add broth to pot. Bring to a simmer, then add chicken. Partially cover pot, lower heat to medium low, and simmer for 15 minutes.
- Add chickpeas and cilantro to pot and continue simmering until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes longer. Stir in the lemon juice and more salt if desired, and serve garnished with cilantro and lemon wedges.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 299, UnsaturatedFat 7 grams, Carbohydrate 24 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 27 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 555 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams, TransFat 0 grams
CHICKEN AND KALE SOUP WITH WHITE BEANS
This creamy yet low-fat soup gets its color from white beans and milk added to a simple chicken stock. Chunks of chicken breast, parsnips, and potatoes blend with the opaque base, while the deep-green hues of chopped kale and oregano offer bright contrast.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Soups, Stews & Stocks Soup Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a large high-sided skillet or Dutch oven, heat the butter and oil over medium heat. Add onion and shallot; cook until translucent, about 8 minutes. Stir in flour, and continue stirring until thoroughly combined, about 1 minute.
- Stir in the chicken stock, and add potatoes, parsnips, turnip, bay leaf, and chicken breast. Cover, and bring to a simmer over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer until chicken is cooked through, about 30 minutes.
- Transfer chicken to a cutting board. Let stand until cool enough to handle. Pull meat from bones, and cut into 1/2-inch pieces. Return chicken meat to skillet, and add kale and oregano. Cook until kale is tender, about 20 minutes.
- Add beans to skillet, and cook 10 minutes. Stir in milk; cook just until heated through, about 5 minutes. Do not let soup boil or milk may curdle. Remove from heat, and discard bay leaf. Serve hot.
HERBY CHICKEN & BUTTER BEAN SOUP
This rustic, chunky soup uses up leftover roast chicken and is packed with flavour from fresh rosemary, sage and thyme
Provided by Cassie Best
Categories Lunch, Main course
Time 1h20m
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- If using a leftover chicken carcass, place in a large saucepan and cover with 2 litres of water. Bring to the boil, then cover with a lid and gently simmer for 20 mins. Meanwhile, heat the oil in another large saucepan. If using chicken thighs, add these and brown on all sides, then remove and set aside.
- Add the onions to the oil and cook for 10 mins until starting to caramelise. Add the carrots, herbs, spices and flour, and stir for 1-2 mins to toast the spices. If using a chicken carcass, strain the cooking liquid into the pan with the vegetables, otherwise add the browned chicken thighs and stock. Stir well, cover and simmer for 30 mins.
- If using chicken thighs, remove them from the pan, shred the meat and discard the bones. Add the meat (or the meat from the carcass) back into the soup, along with the butter beans, season and heat through for 1-2 mins.
- Use a hand-held blender to blitz the soup until smooth, or leave it chunky. Or blend about half, so it's creamy but still has chunks of chicken, carrot and butter bean. Serve with extra pepper, and good crusty bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 19 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 11 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.8 milligram of sodium
LEMONY CHICKEN SOUP WITH FARRO, WHITE BEANS, AND KALE
Enhance the flavor of store-bought chicken broth for a hearty soup packed with farro, white beans, kale, and plenty of lemon.
Provided by Katherine Sacks
Categories 30 Days of Groceries Soup/Stew Chicken Grains Lemon Juice Garlic Bean Kale Dill Dinner Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat 2 Tbsp. oil in a large pot over medium-high. Cook carrots, half of the onion, and 3 sliced garlic cloves, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 5 minutes. Add chicken carcass, if using, and broth; cover and simmer 30 minutes. (If you're not using carcass, simmer 15 minutes.)
- Meanwhile, toast farro in another large pot over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until it starts to brown and smells nutty, about 3 minutes. Stir in 1 tsp. salt and 3 cups water. Cover and simmer until farro is tender and liquid evaporates, about 30 minutes; strain any remaining liquid, if necessary. Set aside 2 cups farro for Dill-Crusted Pork Tenderloin or reserve for another use.
- Strain chicken broth mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a large bowl; discard carcass and vegetables. Set aside 2 cups broth for Potato, Leek, and Pea Pot Pie or reserve for another use.
- Wipe out pot, then heat remaining 1 Tbsp. oil over low. Cook remaining onion and 9 sliced garlic cloves, stirring occasionally, until tender and light golden, 8-10 minutes. Add remaining broth left in bowl, increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a simmer. Add reserved chicken meat, beans, kale, lemon juice, pepper, and remaining 1 1/2 tsp. salt and farro left in pot; cook until vegetables are cooked through, 3-5 minutes.
- Divide soup among bowls. Stir 1 Tbsp. salsa verde into each bowl, if using, and sprinkle with dill. Serve with baguette slices and lemon wedges alongside.
- Do Ahead
- Soup can be made 2 days ahead. Chill in a resealable container.
Tips for Making the Perfect Chicken Soup with Beans
- **Choose the right beans.** Any type of bean can be used in this soup, but some beans hold their shape better than others. Beans such as Great Northern, Cannellini, and kidney beans are all good choices. - **Soak the beans overnight.** This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible. - **Use a variety of vegetables.** This will add flavor and nutrients to the soup. Some good choices include carrots, celery, onions, and garlic. - **Use a good quality chicken broth.** This will make a big difference in the flavor of the soup. If you don't have homemade chicken broth, you can use a store-bought brand. - **Season the soup well.** Salt, pepper, and garlic powder are all good seasonings for chicken soup. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste. - **Cook the soup until the beans are tender.** This will usually take about 1-2 hours. - **Serve the soup hot.** Chicken soup is best served hot with a side of bread or crackers.Conclusion
Chicken soup with beans is a delicious, nutritious, and easy-to-make meal. It's perfect for a cold winter day or a quick and easy weeknight dinner. With a few simple tips, you can make the perfect chicken soup with beans that your whole family will love.
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