Healthy Chicken Soup



2 T. of olive oil

2 gloves of garlic crushed and minced

1 medium onion chopped

1 cup of celery diced

1 cup of red bell pepper diced

1 cup of carrots diced

1 4oz. can chopped green chili

1 16oz. can of northern white beans

1 t. of thyme

2 t. of cumin

1 t. of crushed red pepper flakes

1 t. of oregano

salt and pepper to taste

4 cans of chicken broth

4 cups of water

1 whole roasted chicken (tuscan rub from Market Street) pulled into bite sized pieces

Juice of 1/2 lime

Chopped Cilantro



Saute garlic, onion, celery, red pepper, and carrots with oil under medium heat for about 5 minutes in a soup kettle. Add thyme, cumin, pepper flakes, oregano, salt and pepper. Add chicken broth and water, and bring to a soft boil. Turn down heat to medium low. Add white beans, green chili, and chicken. Add more salt to your taste. Simmer for about 30-40 minutes. Squeeze in lime and garnish with cilantro before serving.

Sometimes I add in elbow macaroni to make the soup heartier. Enjoy.



Gigi