Empty Nest Eats | Immunity Soup

Immunity Soup

Author Chris at Empty Nest Eats

Yield 4 large servings, or 6 smaller servings

This easy soup is full of immunity-boosting foods: vitamin C–rich kale and broccoli, zinc-containing chicken and beans, and antioxidant-packed garlic and onions.

Ingredients

32 oz. low sodium chicken broth
2 cups water (or use more broth if you’d like)
2 bay leaves
Parmesan rind, optional – see Notes
3 carrots, diced
1 onion diced, or 8 diced green onions
1 large cooked chicken breast, cooked and diced
4 cloves garlic, crushed
Red pepper flakes – generous pinch (about ½ teaspoon)
3 cups kale, large stems removed chopped
1 ½ cups fresh broccoli, chopped
I 15.5 oz. can Cannellini beans, drained and not rinsed

Instructions

Pour the chicken broth and water into a large pot. Add the bay leaves, Parmesan rind (if using), diced carrot, and onion. Bring to a low simmer, and simmer 10 minutes.
Add the chopped chicken, garlic and red pepper flakes. Simmer on low, ten more minutes.
Add the broccoli, kale and drained beans, and continue to simmer on low, about 10 minutes more, or until kale and broccoli are just tender. (They both should still be bright green in color.)
Remove the bay leaves and Parmesan rind (if using) and serve. Garnish with an extra pinch of red pepper flakes.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 2 cups, at least

Amount Per Serving
Calories 250
% Daily Value
Total Fat 3 g		5%
	Saturated Fat 1 g	5%
Cholesterol 24 mg		8%
Sodium 421 mg		18%
Total Carbohydrates 37 g		12%
	Dietary Fiber 8 g	32%
Protein 23 g		46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Recipe by Empty Nest Eats at https://emptynesteats.com/immunity-soup/