Summer chicken soup with vegetables topcook.tomathouse.com
Ingredients:
- 3 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (skinless, about 12 oz.)
- 2 tbsp (30 g) unsalted butter
- 1 chopped orange bell pepper
- 2 small yellow zucchini, sliced
- 1 bunch green onions, sliced (white and green parts separated)
- 2 chopped garlic cloves
- Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
- 1 can (450 g) of canned white beans
- 3 ears of corn, kernels removed
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh basil
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- Grated cheese and sour cream for topping
Preparation:
- Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add the bell pepper and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened, 3 to 4 minutes.
Add yellow zucchini and the white parts of the onion and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the zucchini begins to soften, 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add garlic, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and a few grinds of black pepper to the vegetables and stir. Add 2 cups of water and the beans; bring to a boil and cook for about 4 minutes.
Add the chicken and corn and continue cooking until the corn is tender, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the basil and lime juice; season with salt and pepper. Serve the soup with grated cheese, sour cream, and green onions.
Nutritional value per serving: Calories 370, Total Fat 19g, Saturated Fat g, Protein 23g, Carbohydrates 40g, Fiber g, Cholesterol mg, Sodium mg, Sugars g. |