Chicken Soup with Garlic, Saffron, and Tomatoes

Dairy Free
Health score
34%
Chicken Soup with Garlic, Saffron, and Tomatoes
45 min.
6
341kcal

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There's something undeniably comforting about a warm bowl of chicken soup, and our Chicken Soup with Garlic, Saffron, and Tomatoes takes this classic dish to a whole new level. This delightful recipe marries the fragrant aroma of garlic and exotic saffron with the wholesome goodness of tender chicken and vibrant vegetables. It perfectly encapsulates the essence of homemade comfort food that nourishes both body and soul.

Imagine the robust flavors dancing in your mouth as you savor each spoonful. The combination of fresh fennel, leeks, and parsley creates a refreshing base that beautifully complements the richness of the cannellini beans and the juicy tomatoes. With every bite, you'll experience a wonderful medley of textures—from the hearty chicken thighs to the delicate spinach leaves.

This dish is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a healthy choice, being completely dairy-free and packed with nutrients. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or even a cozy gathering with friends, this soup is as nourishing as it is delicious. Plus, it comes together in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal recipe for busy weeknights when you crave something hearty yet wholesome. So, why not treat yourself and your loved ones to a bowl of pure comfort today?

Ingredients

  • teaspoon pepper black
  •  peppercorns black
  • inch bread baguette french toasted
  • 19 ounce .5 can cannellini beans rinsed drained canned
  • 0.5 cup carrots chopped
  • cups chicken stock see white
  • 1.5 cups fennel bulb chopped
  •  garlic clove crushed
  •  garlic clove halved
  • cups leek chopped ( 2 large)
  • 1.5 cups mushrooms sliced
  •  parsley sprigs 
  • 0.5 teaspoon saffron threads 
  • teaspoon salt 
  • pound chicken thighs boneless skinless
  • cup pkt spinach thinly sliced
  •  thyme sprigs 
  • 1.5 cups tomatoes peeled seeded chopped ( 5 medium)
  • cup turnip peeled chopped

Equipment

  • bowl
  • ladle
  • dutch oven
  • cheesecloth

Directions

  1. Place first 4 ingredients on a double layer of cheesecloth. Gather edges of cheesecloth together; tie securely.
  2. Combine cheesecloth bag, stock, and next 6 ingredients (stock through saffron) in a large Dutch oven; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
  3. Add tomato and chicken; simmer 20 minutes.
  4. Remove cheesecloth bag and chicken; discard cheesecloth bag. Cool chicken slightly, and chop.
  5. Add chicken, spinach, salt, pepper, and beans to broth mixture, and cook 2 minutes.
  6. Rub cut sides of garlic halves over one side of each bread slice, and discard garlic.
  7. Place 2 bread slices in each of 6 bowls; ladle 1 2/3 cups soup over each serving.

Nutrition Facts

Calories341kcal
Protein34.72%
Fat17.5%
Carbs47.78%

Properties

Glycemic Index
107.22
Glycemic Load
8.61
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
29.614347761092%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.23mg
Apigenin
1.81mg
Luteolin
0.22mg
Kaempferol
1.17mg
Myricetin
0.24mg
Quercetin
0.62mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:340.85kcal
17.04%
Fat:6.7g
10.31%
Saturated Fat:1.7g
10.65%
Carbohydrates:41.17g
13.72%
Net Carbohydrates:33.75g
12.27%
Sugar:9.45g
10.51%
Cholesterol:79.02mg
26.34%
Sodium:948.68mg
41.25%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.92g
59.84%
Vitamin K:74.66µg
71.11%
Vitamin A:2958.78IU
59.18%
Vitamin B3:10.05mg
50.23%
Manganese:0.91mg
45.26%
Selenium:27.65µg
39.5%
Vitamin B6:0.78mg
39.17%
Potassium:1300.82mg
37.17%
Phosphorus:358.99mg
35.9%
Vitamin B2:0.55mg
32.57%
Iron:5.78mg
32.14%
Folate:126.75µg
31.69%
Fiber:7.43g
29.7%
Copper:0.59mg
29.7%
Magnesium:103.99mg
26%
Vitamin C:21.28mg
25.79%
Vitamin B1:0.35mg
23.04%
Zinc:2.95mg
19.66%
Vitamin B5:1.7mg
16.97%
Calcium:149.94mg
14.99%
Vitamin E:1.92mg
12.82%
Vitamin B12:0.49µg
8.22%
Source:My Recipes