Pineapple Chicken Soup with Lemon Verbena

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
21%
Pineapple Chicken Soup with Lemon Verbena
40 min.
4
417kcal

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Warm your soul and tantalize your taste buds with a delightful bowl of Pineapple Chicken Soup with Lemon Verbena. This vibrant dish brings together the tropical sweetness of ripe pineapple and the aromatic essence of lemon verbena, creating a symphony of flavors that dances on your palate. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this gluten-free and dairy-free recipe features succulent chicken thighs and fresh vegetables, making it a wholesome choice for those seeking a nutritious meal.

Imagine the comforting aroma wafting through your kitchen as you simmer ginger, garlic, and fragrant lemon verbena leaves, infusing your broth with layers of flavor. The addition of clamshell mushrooms adds a delightful texture, while the subtle heat from the serrano chile gives the soup a pleasant kick. Each spoonful transports you to a sunny paradise, where every ingredient works together harmoniously.

With a quick prep time of just 40 minutes, this soup is ideal for busy weekdays or a leisurely weekend gathering with friends and family. Not only is it a feast for the senses, but it also satisfies your nutritional needs, with a balanced caloric breakdown and a hearty serving size for four. Whether you’re looking to impress at your next dinner party or simply enjoy a cozy meal at home, this Pineapple Chicken Soup is sure to be a hit. Dive into this tropical escape and indulge in the goodness of fresh ingredients and bold flavors.

Ingredients

  • 14.5 oz chicken broth reduced-sodium canned
  • tablespoon fish sauce 
  • large garlic clove smashed
  •  ginger fresh
  •  spring onion sliced
  • 1.5 cups optional: lemon 
  • cup mushrooms trimmed
  • cups pineapple divided ripe cubed
  • 0.5  serrano chiles sliced
  •  tomatoes cubed halved seeded
  • ounces strips. cubed

Equipment

  • pot

Directions

  1. Whirl 1 cup pineapple with 3 cups of water until smooth, about 1 minute. Strain liquid into a 4 qt. pot.
  2. Add broth, ginger, garlic, and verbena leaves. Simmer over medium heat, covered, until flavors have melded, 10 to 15 minutes.
  3. Strain mixture again, discard solids, and return to pot.
  4. Add remaining 2 cups pineapple along with the remaining ingredients and cook over medium heat until chicken is firm, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Calories417kcal
Protein35.56%
Fat38.38%
Carbs26.06%

Properties

Glycemic Index
57.79
Glycemic Load
10.5
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
23.712173912836%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
16.98mg
Hesperetin
22.18mg
Naringenin
0.65mg
Luteolin
1.55mg
Kaempferol
0.09mg
Myricetin
0.46mg
Quercetin
1.71mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:416.73kcal
20.84%
Fat:18.31g
28.17%
Saturated Fat:4.92g
30.77%
Carbohydrates:27.97g
9.32%
Net Carbohydrates:23.21g
8.44%
Sugar:15.79g
17.54%
Cholesterol:106.95mg
35.65%
Sodium:898.95mg
39.08%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:38.17g
76.34%
Vitamin C:107.34mg
130.1%
Manganese:1.26mg
63.18%
Selenium:32.75µg
46.78%
Vitamin B3:7.01mg
35.05%
Vitamin B6:0.68mg
33.99%
Phosphorus:301.52mg
30.15%
Zinc:3.69mg
24.63%
Vitamin B12:1.42µg
23.7%
Potassium:708.32mg
20.24%
Vitamin B2:0.34mg
20.18%
Fiber:4.76g
19.04%
Copper:0.36mg
17.81%
Magnesium:67.38mg
16.85%
Iron:2.87mg
15.97%
Vitamin B5:1.4mg
13.98%
Vitamin B1:0.21mg
13.82%
Vitamin K:13.16µg
12.54%
Vitamin A:609.08IU
12.18%
Folate:48.26µg
12.07%
Calcium:65.57mg
6.56%
Vitamin E:0.79mg
5.28%
Vitamin D:0.21µg
1.38%
Source:My Recipes