Embrace comfort with our Chicken and Spinach Soup with Fresh Pesto. This soup combines nutritious spinach, protein-rich chicken, and the vibrant flavors of homemade pesto for a wholesome, comforting meal. Quick to prepare and delightful to the palate, it’s an ideal recipe for any day of the week.
Recipe Breakdown:
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Serves: 1
Ingredients:
- 1 tsp Olive oil (4.5 grams)
- 1 cup Red bell pepper, chopped (149 grams)
- 4 oz Chicken breast, quartered (113 grams)
- 1 clove Garlic, minced (3 grams)
- 2 cups Chicken broth (480 grams)
- 1 tsp Marjoram, dried (0.57 grams)
- 3 oz Spinach, baby, coarsely chopped (85.1 grams)
- 1 cup White beans, canned, drained, rinsed (262 grams)
- 1 oz Pesto (28.4 grams)
- Pepper to taste (1 dash)
- 1/2 cup Croutons, seasoned (20 grams)
Directions:
Step 1:
Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Add bell pepper and chicken; cook until chicken starts to brown, about 3-4 minutes.
Step 2:
Add garlic; cook for 1 more minute. Stir in chicken broth and marjoram; bring to a boil, then simmer until chicken is done, about 5 minutes. Remove chicken to cut.
Step 3:
Add spinach and beans to the pot; boil gently for 5 minutes.
Step 4:
Cut chicken into pieces; return to pot. Add pesto and season with pepper. Heat through. Serve with croutons.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 784
- Carbs: 85g
- Fat: 26g
- Protein: 53g
- Fiber: 20g
- Net Carbs: 65g
- Sodium: 2492mg
- Cholesterol: 84mg
Indulge in this soul-warming soup that’s as nutritious as it is delicious, and let the robust flavors of fresh pesto transport you to a place of culinary delight.
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