30-Minute Mediterranean Chicken Soup
User Reviews
4.6
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
30 mins
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Servings
10
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Calories
640 kcal
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Course
Soup
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Cuisine
Mediterranean
30-Minute Mediterranean Chicken Soup
Description
30-Minute Mediterranean Chicken Soup combines olive oil sautéed onion, celery, and garlic with seasoned chicken cooked until nearly done. Fire-roasted tomatoes, artichoke hearts, chicken stock, and optional zucchini are added and simmered briefly to meld flavors. Garbanzo beans and kale are stirred in just before serving to preserve texture. Lemon juice and a pinch of cayenne can be added to brighten and add a subtle heat. Italian seasoning enhances the Mediterranean profile.
The soup offers a mix of tender chicken, chunky vegetables, and hearty beans creating a satisfying meal that is both savory and fresh. Its quick preparation makes it suitable for a midweek dinner when a flavorful, comforting soup is desired without extensive cooking time. This soup pairs well with crusty bread or a light side salad.
Frozen artichoke hearts can be added directly from the freezer. The soup stores well chilled for up to a week or can be frozen for longer storage. Adjust salt carefully depending on the saltiness of canned ingredients and broth. Lemon juice and cayenne pepper are optional but recommended to enhance the depth of flavor.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion peeled and diced small, extra-large sweet Vidalia or yellow onion
- 2-3 celery diced small, large stalks
- 4 garlic peeled and finely minced or pressed, cloves
- 1 pound chicken breast raw, diced into small pieces, boneless, skinless
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning or to taste
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- fire-roasted tomatoes do not drain, one 15-ounce can
- 12 ounces artichoke hearts I use frozen
- 64 ounces chicken stock 8 cups, low-sodium
- 1 zucchini diced small, optional, small
- garbanzo beans drained and rinsed (I used no-salt added, one 15-ounce can
- leaves kale torn into bite-sized pieces (discard the center thick rib, from 4 large stalks
- kosher salt to taste (I used almost 2 tablespoons because I used low/no sodium products)
- 1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice optional but recommended (brightens up the flavor)
- pinch cayenne pepper optional and to taste
Instructions
- To a large Dutch oven or stockpot, add the oil, onion, celery, and sauté over medium-high heat for about 7-8 minutes, or until vegetables begin to soften. Stir intermittently.
- Add the garlic, chicken, evenly sprinkle with Italian seasoning, pepper, and sauté for about 3 minutes, or until chicken is about two-thirds of the way cooked through; stir nearly constantly to ensure even cooking.
- Add the tomatoes and juice, artichokes, chicken broth, optional zucchini, and boil about 5 minutes, or chicken is cooked through.
- Add the beans, kale, turn off the heat, and allow kale to wilt, about 1 to 2 minutes.
- Taste the soup and add salt to taste. Depending on your preference for salt, and how salty your ingredients were (the stock, tomatoes, beans), the amount of salt will vary.
- Optionally add the lemon juice, cayenne pepper (read the blog post while I highly recommend both), and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use frozen artichoke hearts straight from the freezer for convenience, or drain water-packed canned ones before adding.
- Store leftovers airtight in the refrigerator for 5 to 7 days or freeze up to 6 months.
- Adjust salt amount at the end, considering the salt content of broth and canned ingredients.
- Lemon juice and cayenne pepper brighten the soup and add subtle heat optional but suggested.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 640 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 640kcal | 32% |
| Carbohydrates | 59g | 20% |
| Protein | 48g | 96% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 2109mg | 88% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.6
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