Best 2 Herby Chicken Butter Bean Soup Recipes

Welcome to the realm of flavors and aromas, where comfort meets nutrition. Our exploration today takes us to the delicious world of herby chicken butter bean soup. This hearty, wholesome creation promises a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. With a rich chicken broth infused with aromatic herbs and the velvety creaminess of butter beans, this soup is a true delight. Whether you're seeking a cozy dish for a chilly evening or a nourishing meal to fuel your day, this herby chicken butter bean soup is sure to satisfy and delight. So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and let's embark on a culinary journey that will leave you craving more.

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HERBY CHICKEN & BUTTER BEAN SOUP

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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

Ingredients

1 leftover chicken carcass, plus 225g meat (thigh or leg meat is best), or 4 skinless chicken thighs, plus 1.5 litres chicken stock
2 tbsp olive or rapeseed oil
2 onions , chopped
6 carrots , chopped
3-4 sprigs rosemary , leaves picked and chopped
3-4 sprigs sage , leaves picked and chopped
3-4 sprigs thyme , leaves picked and chopped
2 tsp ground cumin
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp turmeric
1 tbsp plain flour
400g can butter bean , drained
crusty bread , to serve

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

SIMPLE CHICKEN AND WHITE BEAN SOUP

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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

Ingredients

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped garlic
4 skinless, boneless chicken breast, chopped
2 (14.5 ounce) cans great Northern beans
20 ounces chicken broth
1 (4 ounce) can chopped green chiles (such as Old El Paso®)
12 sprigs cilantro, chopped
2 teaspoons salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

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

Tips:

Use fresh herbs: Fresh herbs like thyme, rosemary, and sage add a burst of flavor to this soup. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but be sure to use half the amount.
Don't overcrowd the pot: When cooking the chicken, be sure not to overcrowd the pot. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
Simmer the soup for at least 30 minutes: This will allow the flavors to meld and develop.
Serve with a side of crusty bread or crackers: This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

This Herby Chicken Butter Bean Soup is a hearty and flavorful soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover chicken. The soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy meal, give this soup a try.