How to Make Simple Chicken and White Bean Soup - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite as comforting and satisfying as a warm bowl of homemade soup, especially on a chilly day. And when it comes to simple and delicious soups, it's hard to beat the classic combination of chicken and white beans. This recipe for Simple Chicken and White Bean Soup is sure to become a favorite in your household, thanks to its hearty and wholesome ingredients, easy preparation, and irresistible flavor.

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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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • 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

    303 cal.

    • Total Fat: 7g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 43mg
    • Sodium: 1496mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 27g
    • Vitamin C: 19mg
    • Calcium: 94mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 697mg