Cozy White Bean & Chicken Soup with Kale and Lemon
Looking for a comforting, nourishing meal that's packed with protein, fibre, and flavour? This cozy white bean and chicken soup is one to add to your weekly meal rotation.
White beans give this soup a creamy, hearty texture while adding plant-based protein and fibre. Tender chicken provides an additional protein boost, while fresh kale, carrots, celery, herbs, and lemon bring everything together.
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast or thighs
2 cans (540 ml each) white beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups fresh kale, chopped
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
6 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp olive oil
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried oregano
1 bay leaf
Juice of 1 fresh lemon
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until softened.
Add garlic, thyme, oregano, salt, and pepper. Stir for another minute.
Pour in chicken broth and add chicken and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15–20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
Remove chicken, shred with two forks, and return it to the pot.
Add drained white beans and simmer for another 5–10 minutes.
Stir in chopped kale and cook until wilted.
Remove bay leaf, stir in fresh lemon juice, and adjust seasonings to taste.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm!
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Serving Size & Nutrition Information
Servings: 6
Serving size: Approximately 1½–2 cups
Estimated macros per serving:
Calories: 390
Protein: 34 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fat: 10 g
Fibre: 9 g
Macros are estimates and will vary depending on the chicken cut, broth, and exact ingredient quantities.
SAVE THIS RECIPE FOR LATER! A cozy, satisfying meal that makes healthy eating easy, delicious, and nourishing.
xoxo
Lisa