Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup

Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup is a warm, filling soup you can make any weeknight with few ingredients.

Introduction — Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup

This Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup is simple and full of good flavors. It uses white beans, chicken, tomatoes, and kale for a healthy meal.

If you like hearty, home-style soups, try this similar creamy wild rice and mushroom soup for another cozy option.

Why make Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup

Make this Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup because it is easy, cheap, and filling. It warms you and feeds a group without fuss.

This soup is also flexible. If you want a spiced, protein-rich version, you might like the curried chicken lentil and rice soup with spinach for different flavors.

How to make Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup

Follow simple steps to make Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup. Work in this order and keep it easy.

• Heat oil and soften the onion and garlic.
• Brown the diced chicken until it looks cooked on the outside.
• Add tomatoes, white beans, kale, and broth; season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then simmer 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked and kale is tender.
• Serve hot.

Ingredients: Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup

• 1 cup white beans (canned or cooked)
• 1 pound chicken breast, diced
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups kale, chopped
• 1 onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Olive oil

Directions: Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup

• In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
• Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes, white beans, kale, and chicken broth.
• Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 20–25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the kale is tender.
• Serve hot.

How to serve Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup

Serve this Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup hot in bowls. Add a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of Parmesan if you like.

For a crunchy side, serve with toasted bread or a simple grilled cheese. If you like onion-and-cheese pairings, try this French onion soup grilled cheese for a tasty combo.

How to store Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup

Let the soup cool to room temperature before storing. Put it in airtight containers and chill.

• In the fridge: store up to 3–4 days.
• In the freezer: store up to 2–3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat gently.

Tips to make Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup

• Use canned beans to save time and rinse them first.
• Cut the chicken into even pieces so it cooks evenly.
• Add kale near the end so it stays bright and tender.
• For extra flavor, brown the chicken well before adding liquids.
• If you want a seafood twist, try a lighter broth and check out this Maryland crab soup for ideas on mixing proteins.

Variation (if any) — Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup

• Swap kale for spinach or Swiss chard.
• Use cannellini or great northern beans if you prefer.
• For a thicker soup, blend 1 cup and stir back in.
• Make it vegetarian by using vegetable broth and omitting chicken; add more beans.

FAQs about Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup

Q: Can I use frozen kale in Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup?
A: Yes. Add frozen kale a few minutes earlier than fresh so it cooks through.

Q: Can I use canned chicken or rotisserie chicken?
A: Yes. Add cooked chicken near the end to warm through and avoid overcooking.

Q: What pot is best for making Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup?
A: A wide, heavy-bottom pot works well. If you need a good soup pot, you can buy one on Amazon. Buy it here.

Q: Can I make this Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup in a slow cooker?
A: Yes. Brown the chicken first if you can, then add all ingredients and cook on low 4–6 hours.

Hearty White Bean, Chicken, Tomato, and Kale Soup

A warm and filling soup made with white beans, chicken, tomatoes, and kale, perfect for any weeknight.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 35 minutes mins

Course Main Course, Soup

Cuisine American

Servings 4 servings

Calories 350 kcal

Ingredients

  

Main Ingredients

• 1 cup white beans (canned or cooked) Use canned beans to save time and rinse them first.
• 1 pound chicken breast, diced Cut the chicken into even pieces for even cooking.
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 2 cups kale, chopped Add kale near the end so it stays bright and tender.
• 1 medium onion, chopped Sauté until translucent.
• 2 cloves garlic, minced Sauté with onion.
• 4 cups chicken broth Use vegetable broth for a vegetarian option.
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• to taste salt and pepper Season to your preference.
• 2 tablespoons olive oil For sautéing.

Instructions

 

Preparation

• In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
• Add onion and garlic; sauté until onion is translucent.
• Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
• Stir in the diced tomatoes, white beans, kale, and chicken broth.
• Season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
• Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for about 20–25 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and the kale is tender.

Serving

• Serve hot in bowls. Add a drizzle of olive oil or a sprinkle of Parmesan if you like.
• For a crunchy side, serve with toasted bread or a simple grilled cheese.

Notes

Let the soup cool to room temperature before storing. In the fridge: store up to 3–4 days. In the freezer: store up to 2–3 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight, then reheat gently.

Keyword Chicken Soup, Healthy Meal, Hearty Soup, Kale Soup, White Bean Soup