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Tuscan Style Chicken Soup

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A heartwarming Tuscan Style Chicken Soup, filled with vibrant vegetables and fragrant herbs, perfect for cozy evenings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 onion, peeled and chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme or ½ tsp dried thyme
  • 1 stick celery, sliced
  • 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
  • 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 litre (4 cups) good-quality chicken stock
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 400 g (14 oz) cooked cannellini beans, rinsed and drained
  • 2 skinless cooked chicken breasts, shredded
  • 100 g (3.5 oz) kale, chopped
  • Small bunch fresh parsley, chopped
  • 2 tbsp finely grated Parmesan
  • Fresh thyme sprigs (to serve)
  • Toasted granary bread (to serve)

Instructions

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over low-medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened.
  2. Stir in the minced garlic and thyme, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the celery, carrots, and potatoes. Stir to combine, then pour in the chicken stock. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until vegetables are tender.
  4. Stir in the drained cannellini beans and simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Add the shredded chicken and cook for 2–3 minutes to heat through. Stir in the kale and simmer for another 1–2 minutes until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
  6. Ladle into bowls and top with chopped parsley, grated Parmesan, and a sprig of fresh thyme. Serve with toasted granary bread on the side.

Notes

This soup is flexible; add leftover chicken or extra vegetables as desired.

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