Why We Love This Lean Green Chicken Soup Recipe
Light on carbs but bursting with savory, earthy and fresh flavors, this Lean and Green Chicken Soup is the ultimate good-and-good-for you recipe! It’s perfect for when you are sticking with a strict set of dietary regulations, or just as a balance to your otherwise comfort food-heavy weekly meal plan. The gluten-free, dairy-free, grain-free, keto-friendly AND paleo recipe features a vibrant but simple bounty of fresh veggies and chicken breasts. So while it won’t weigh you down, it’s sure to satisfy your appetite. And it happens to taste amazing, too! We often begin a soup by sautéing a mirepoix of aromatics. However, this lighter chicken soup differs somewhat in that we approach this recipe more like a Chinese Hot Pot… The chicken breasts are simmered in a fragrant broth until fully cooked, then we add the heartier veggies like asparagus and green beans to simmer for just a few minutes. Lastly, the fresh leafy greens and herbs are stirred in only after the soup has been removed from the stovetop and is no longer simmering. This helps retain as many nutrients as possible in the vegetables while also preserving the fresh, delicious flavors.
Ingredients You Need
Chicken broth – or chicken stock (can be low sodium chicken broth, if you like) Chicken breasts – boneless and skinless Celery stalks – chopped Green beans – fresh, cut into 1-inch pieces Peas – fresh or frozen Asparagus – cut into 1-inch pieces (discard the super tough ends) Green onion – diced Garlic – minced Leafy greens – spinach and watercress Fresh herbs – parsley and basil, chopped Salt and pepper – a bit of each to taste
How to Make Lean and Green Chicken Soup
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Recipe Variations
Instead of Stock – Bone Broth is another excellent option, made from bones simmered for a long time, rich in vitamins and minerals. All three of these chicken elixirs are easy to make at home or may be purchased pre-made! Turkey – Use 1 1/2 pounds of lean and delicious boneless and skinless turkey breast instead of chicken. Vegetarian and Vegan – Swap chicken broth for a light vegetable broth. You can omit the chicken and skip a protein, or add cubes of tofu or drained chickpeas before you stir the fresh leafy greens into the soup. Veggies – You of course want to keep at least some green in the lean green soup, but feel free to change things up and use whatever vegetables you like! Try this nourishing soup recipe with chopped carrots, zucchini, broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, or massaged chopped kale.
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