Lemon Chicken & White Bean Soup

This lemon, chicken, and white bean soup is a cozy, rustic one-pot meal that will warm you up from the inside out on a chilly fall day. It’s hearty but still light, with tender beans and chicken swimming in a garlicky, flavorful broth. Honestly, it’s one of the easiest chicken stews you’ll ever make—and it always feels so rewarding.

It’s also super budget-friendly and stretches pretty far. It’s delicious the night you make it, but I’d argue it tastes even better the next day. And don’t skimp on the bread—a big hunk of sourdough for dunking into that brothy goodness is an absolute must.

Enjoy!

Lemon Chicken White Bean Soup

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Serves: 6

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons ghee or olive oil
  • 1 onion diced
  • 8 garlic cloves roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary 
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes
  • fat pinch of salt
  • 1 pound ground chicken
  • 3 cups chicken bone broth
  • 2 (13 ounce) jars of white beans, drained (I like the Cannellini beans from Jovial because they come in glass)
  • 1 Parmesan cheese rind for simmering in the broth (this makes for a deep, nutty, salty bite)
  • 2 lemons
  • 1/2 cup minced dill
  • fresh ground black pepper for serving

Preparation

  1. Heat the ghee in a large Dutch oven or soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring occasionally until softened, about 8 minutes. Add the garlic cloves, herbs, chili flakes and a fat pinch of salt. Cook for about 2 minutes longer. Add the ground chicken and cook, using a wooden spoon to break up the meat a bit, until it's no longer pink and lightly browned. Add the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low, add the beans, parmesan cheese rind and the juice of 1 lemon. Simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes (the longer this simmers the more flavorful it is.)
  2. Toss in the dill and a few grinds of fresh cracked black pepper. Give the soup a taste and add more lemon juice to taste.

Notes

*Use this recipe as a guide and adjust measurements and ingredients as necessary

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