CHICKEN & WHITE BEAN SOUP WITH SPINACH & PARMESAN

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This recipe, published in Fitness magazine, is from Rocco Dispirito, a chef and cookbook author and a Fitness magazine advisory board member. He has a cooking show, Rocco Gets Real, which will air on A&E in October 2008. He states that to make soups and stews low-fat, skip the sauteing step. Instead, bring all the ingredients to a simmer together - and serve.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Stocks

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
1 1/2 cups tomato and basil pasta sauce, plus
3 tablespoons tomato and basil pasta sauce
1 (15 ounce) can cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
3/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts, sliced thin
salt
pepper
6 ounces Baby Spinach, prewashed
1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
3/4 cup parmigiano-reggiano cheese, grated

Steps:

  • In Dutch oven, bring chicken broth, pasta sauce, cannellini beans and crushed red pepper to a simmer.
  • Turn heat to low.
  • Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper; add to broth.
  • Gently poach chicken, stirring occasionally, for about 2 minutes (the broth should barely simmer).
  • Stir in baby spinach.
  • Continue cooking soup until spinach is wilted and chicken is just cooked through, about 2 minutes more.
  • Stir in basil; season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Ladle soup into bowls and top with grated cheese.

Kamal Rawal
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This soup is delicious and healthy. It's a great way to warm up on a cold day.


asif thahim
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I've made this soup several times, and it's always a hit. It's a great way to get my kids to eat their vegetables.


Sadiya Islam Mim
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I'm not a great cook, but this soup turned out perfectly. It's definitely a keeper.


Saad Suud
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This soup is so versatile. You can add or remove ingredients to suit your taste.


Mennias Gwangwadza
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I made this soup for a potluck, and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it!


Alex La Guidara
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I'm not a fan of creamy soups, but this one was surprisingly light and flavorful. I didn't feel weighed down after eating it.


Double Pee
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This soup is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I always have some leftover chicken in the fridge, and this is a great way to use it up.


Padmani Khandan
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I wasn't sure about the combination of chicken and white beans, but it worked really well. The flavors complemented each other nicely.


Kelita Lashae
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This soup is hearty and filling, and it's perfect for a cold winter day.


Hamza Khan786
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I added some extra vegetables to this soup, like carrots and celery. It turned out great!


Taiba Shehzadi
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This soup is so easy to make, and it's perfect for a busy weeknight meal. I love that I can just throw everything in the pot and let it simmer.


Apurbo Aj
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I'm not a huge fan of spinach, but this soup was surprisingly delicious. The spinach added a nice pop of color and flavor.


Susan Gilbert
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This soup was a hit with my family! The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the chicken and white beans were cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.