Chicken and White Bean Soup |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Cannellini beans, native to Tuscany, work beautifully in this rustic soup because they hold their shape after simmering in the flavorful broth. Serve with a crusty Italian bread, such as ciabatta, and a salad of bitter greens. Ingredients:
2 smoked bacon slices, chopped |
12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces |
1/2 cup chopped onion |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 cup chopped plum tomato |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh oregano |
1/4 teaspoon black pepper |
2 cups water |
2 cups fat-free, lower-sodium chicken broth |
2/3 cup uncooked orzo (rice-shaped pasta) |
1 (15-ounce) can organic white beans, rinsed and drained |
2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley |
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
Directions:
1. Cook bacon in a large saucepan over medium heat 7 minutes or until crisp. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings in pan; set bacon aside.
2. Add chicken to drippings in pan; sauté 6 minutes. Remove chicken from pan. Add onion and garlic to pan; cook 4 minutes or until tender. Add tomato, oregano, and pepper; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Return bacon and chicken to pan. Stir in 2 cups water and broth, scraping pan to loosen browned bits. Bring to a boil. Add orzo, and cook for 9 minutes or until al dente. Add beans; cook 2 minutes or until heated. Remove from heat; stir in parsley, vinegar, and salt.
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