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Kale, White Bean, and Chicken Soup

Healthy Kale, White Bean, and Chicken Soup for Cozy Nights

This Kale, White Bean, and Chicken Soup is a healthy, quick delight perfect for cozy nights.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin for bolder flavor
  • 1 large sweet Vidalia onion or any mild onion
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 2 cups green cabbage shredded; or napa cabbage or spinach
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth homemade or store-bought
  • 2 cups shredded cooked chicken rotisserie chicken can be used
For the Creaminess
  • 1 15-ounce can cannellini beans drained
For Flavoring
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley or fresh parsley
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano or Italian seasoning
  • to taste salt
  • to taste black pepper or white pepper
For the Greens
  • 4 cups kale leaves chopped; can replace with spinach or Swiss chard
  • 1 medium zucchini sliced; or yellow squash
For a Bright Finish
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium-high heat for about 1 minute. Add 1 diced sweet Vidalia onion and 2 chopped celery stalks, sautéing until the onion is translucent and softened, around 7 minutes.
  2. Next, incorporate 2 cups of shredded green cabbage into the pot, cooking for about 3 minutes until it wilts down. Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and sauté for another 1–2 minutes, or until fragrant.
  3. Pour in 6 cups of low-sodium chicken broth and add 2 cups of shredded cooked chicken. Include one 15-ounce can of drained cannellini beans along with 1 tablespoon each of dried parsley and dried oregano. Season with salt and black pepper to taste, then bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.
  4. Once boiling, add 4 cups of chopped kale leaves and 1 sliced zucchini to the soup. Reduce the heat to medium and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until the kale is wilted and the zucchini is tender.
  5. Taste the soup, adjusting the seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed. If desired, stir in 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice. Remove from heat and ladle the Kale, White Bean, and Chicken Soup into bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 1.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2500IUVitamin C: 65mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This soup stores well in the fridge for 5-7 days and can be frozen for up to 6 months. Reheat on the stove over low heat, adding broth if necessary.

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