Chicken and White Bean Soup with Herb Swirl
Courtesy of Megan Steintriger Healthy editor of epicurious.com
yield: Makes 4 to 6 servings
Ingredients
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8 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
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2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme
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1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 pound skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 small onion, chopped
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2 medium carrots, halved lengthwise, cut crosswise into 1/4-inch pieces
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1 large celery stalk, thinly sliced
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1/2 cup tomato puree
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4 cups low-salt chicken broth
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2 15-ounce cans cannellini beans, drained
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1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley leaves
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1 bay leaf
Preparation
Heat 4 tablespoons olive oil and next 4 ingredients in small skillet over medium heat until herbs are aromatic, about 11/2 minutes. Pour herb oil into bowl; cool.
Heat 2 tablespoons oil in large pot over medium heat. Sauté chicken 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chicken to bowl. Add 2 tablespoons oil to pot. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until beginning to brown, about 15 minutes. Mix in last 5 ingredients. Bring to boil. Reduce heat; simmer 15 minutes. Add chicken; simmer until cooked through, about 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.
Ladle soup into bowls. Gently swirl 1 teaspoon herb oil into center of each.