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Cozy Tuscan Chicken Soup Recipe Easy Creamy White Bean Soup for Winter

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A warm and comforting Tuscan chicken soup featuring tender chicken thighs, creamy white beans, and fresh herbs, perfect for chilly winter days.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed (or 1 ½ cups cooked dried beans)
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 medium carrots, diced
  • 2 stalks celery, diced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
  • 2 cups baby kale or spinach, roughly chopped
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish (optional)
  • Red pepper flakes (optional, a pinch)

Instructions

  1. Rinse the cannellini beans under cold water and drain. Chop the onion, carrots, celery, and garlic. Remove rosemary leaves from the stems and finely chop thyme if using. Roughly chop the baby kale or spinach.
  2. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion, carrots, and celery. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the onion is translucent and the carrots start to soften, about 5–7 minutes. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
  3. Push the veggies to the side of the pot. Add the chicken thighs and sear them for 2–3 minutes per side until lightly golden. Season with salt and pepper.
  4. Pour in the 6 cups of chicken broth. Add the rosemary sprigs and thyme leaves. Bring to a gentle boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cover and cook for 20 minutes.
  5. Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and shred the meat into bite-sized pieces using two forks. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
  6. Stir in the rinsed cannellini beans and chopped kale or spinach. Simmer uncovered for another 5 minutes until the greens are tender.
  7. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using. Remove rosemary sprigs before serving. Ladle into bowls and garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.

Notes

For a creamier texture, mash a few beans against the pot sides before stirring them in. Use medium heat to avoid burning garlic. Remove rosemary stems before serving. For dairy-free, omit Parmesan or use a vegan alternative. For vegetarian, substitute chicken broth with vegetable broth and chicken with extra beans or diced potatoes. Slow cooker method: brown chicken and veggies, then cook on low 4-6 hours, adding greens and beans last 30 minutes.

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Keywords: Tuscan chicken soup, creamy white bean soup, winter soup, comfort food, easy chicken soup, healthy soup, gluten-free soup

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