Thursday, February 19, 2009

Cilantro Chicken Soup for your Cold Toes

We've all been enjoying this soup this winter. Thought I'd share this recipe because everytime I make it, I get glowing reviews from everyone. I like to make it because it means I don't have to make a separate allergy-free meal for the boys. This recipe contains no wheat, soy, dairy, rice, nuts.

Cilantro chicken and white bean soup

2 15 oz cans great northern beans, drained
4 cups chicken broth
1 tbsp grapeseed oil
1/4 cup chopped green onion
1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 Tbsp chopped)
1 4 oz can chopped green chiles
1 teaspoon cumin
½ teaspoon cayenne powder
5 cups diced or shredded chicken (cooked)
½ cup fresh chopped cilantro
Salt and pepper to taste

Using a blender, blend one drained can of white beans with 1 cup chicken both until smooth.
In a large pot, saute onions, peppers, and garlic in grapeseed oil over medium heat. Add chiles when the onions become transparent.
Add the remaining chicken broth and the rest of the ingredients to the pot except for the beans. Cover and allow to simmer for at least 20 minutes.
Add the blended beans and the whole white beans to the soup and simmer for 15 more minutes.
OPTIONAL: Garnish with monterrey jack and additional green onions

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