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Name: Quick Cozy Chicken & White Bean Soup
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 2 carrots, peeled and sliced; 2 celery stalks, sliced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika; 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional); 6 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth; 1 (15-ounce) can cannellini beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken (or cooked chicken breast); 2 cups baby spinach; 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley; Salt and black pepper, to taste; Juice of 1/2 lemon; Crusty bread for serving (optional)

Quick Cozy Chicken & White Bean Soup

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This Quick Cozy Chicken & White Bean Soup is your ultimate rainy-day comfort in a bowl. Ready in under 30 minutes, it layers aromatic vegetables, tender chicken, and creamy cannellini beans in a fragrant, herb-infused broth. Smoked paprika and a splash of lemon brighten the flavor, while spinach and fresh herbs add color and nutrition. The soup achieves a perfect balance of hearty and light, making it ideal for warming up fast. Serve with crusty bread for dunking and enjoy a meal that feels like a hug—no matter how wild the weather outside!

Ingredients

Instructions

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 4-5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
Stir in the garlic, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, and crushed red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute.
Pour in the broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Add the cannellini beans and shredded chicken. Simmer for 8-10 minutes to heat through and meld flavors.
Stir in the spinach and parsley. Cook for 2 minutes until spinach is wilted.
Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.
Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra parsley, and serve hot with crusty bread if desired.