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Chimichurri Chicken Soup
4.4 from 21 votes

Chimichurri Chicken Soup

This herby chimichurri chicken soup recipe with creamy white beans is a hearty dinner with all the flavors of your favorite chicken soup.

Prep Time
35 mins
Cook Time
40 mins
Total Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 245 kcal
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

for the chimichurri:
  • 4 garlic chopped, large cloves
  • 3 c. Italian parsley lightly packed, fresh
  • 1 c. cilantro fresh, lightly packed
  • shallot chopped, half of a medium
  • 2 T. oregano dried
  • 1 T. red chili pepper finely chopped
  • 1 T. paprika
  • ¾ tsp. kosher salt
  • ¼ tsp. hot pepper flakes
  • ⅓ c. olive oil
  • ¼ c. lemon juice freshly squeezed
for the soup:
  • 2 T. olive oil
  • 2 T. butter unsalted
  • 1 yellow onion finely chopped, large
  • 1-1/2 c. celery sliced, fresh
  • 2 garlic large cloves
  • 2 tsp. kosher salt plus more if desired at the end
  • 2 chicken thigh boneless skinless, 1.75 lb. packages, Gold'n Plump® brand
  • 8 c. chicken stock low sodium
  • ¼ c. white wine vinegar
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 T. cumin
  • 1 white bean rinsed and drained, 15 to 16 oz. can
  • 1 T. thyme fresh leaves
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • ¼ c. cilantro chopped, fresh
  • 2 green onions sliced

Instructions

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  1. for the chimichurri: In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, combine all chimichurri ingredients and process until a smooth paste forms. With a spatula, transfer chimichurri to a bowl and let stand at room temperature while preparing the soup, to let flavors blend.
  2. for the soup: In a large pot (I use this one), heat oil and butter over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until it starts to soften, about 4 minutes. Add celery, garlic, and kosher salt. Continue to sauté until all vegetables are softened, about 4 to 5 minutes more.
  3. Add whole pieces of boneless, skinless chicken thighs to the pot, along with chicken stock, white wine vinegar, bay leaf, and cumin. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Partially cover, reduce heat to low, and simmer gently until chicken is just cooked through. This should take about 20 to 25 minutes. Using tongs, transfer chicken to large plate and let cool slightly. Let soup sit, undisturbed, while shredding meat into bite-size pieces with two forks. If any scum develops on the surface of the soup, skim it off with a big spoon and discard.
  4. Add shredded chicken back to the pot of soup, along with white beans, thyme leaves, and black pepper. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Taste and adjust with additional salt and black pepper, if needed. Don't be afraid to add salt and pepper to amp up the flavor! Discard bay leaf.
  5. Serve soup hot with chimichurri on the side, for individuals to swirl in as much as they please. Also offer chopped cilantro and sliced green onions for garnish.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Calories 245kcal (12%) Carbohydrates 15g (5%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 12g (71%) Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 1426mg (59%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 245

% Daily Value*

Serving 1
Calories 245kcal 12%
Carbohydrates 15g 5%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 12g 71%
Cholesterol 25mg 8%
Sodium 1426mg 59%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 3g 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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