My New Take on Chicken Soup

Yesterday I commented that I have a pretty wicked cold.  Pre-WLS I would have made myself a huge stockpot of homemade chicken soup to go along with my Vick's scented Tissues and Advil.  So what's a girl to do post-WLS - buy some Tylenol and see what experimental wonder can come out of my kitchen.  The result was a yummy and rustic chicken stoup that is delicious!  While I haven't developed a clever name for it yet, allow me to share my recipe for Chicken and White Bean Soup.

Ingredients

2 Rotisserie Chicken Breasts Diced

2 Leeks (white part only) diced

1 Fennel bulb diced

2 tbls EVOO

1 cup carrot strings

2 cups sliced mushrooms

1 can petite diced tomatoes (drained)

3 cloves garlic (minced)

1 can navy beans (drained and rinsed)

1 pkg fresh tarragon (chopped)

1 bag of fresh spinach

2 boxes chicken broth

Directions

In your stockpot add 2 turns EVOO, leeks, fennel, garlic, carrot and cook till soft.  Add mushrooms, tomatoes, beans, tarragon, spinach and broth.  Simmer for 30 minutes adding salt/pepper to taste and enjoy!   

The soup has a hint of lemon and licorice from the fennel and tarragon but it isn't offensive.  A great alternative to chicken noodle soup.   When I put the ingredients into MFP for 12 (1cup) servings it came out at 173 calories, 13 carb, 3 fat and 25 protein (per serving). 

Does anyone else have a WLS friendly at-home cold remedy/recipe to share? 

What is EVOO?

 

You must no****ch Rachel Ray! Extra Virgin Olive Oil. EVOO

What are carrot strings?

Julienned carrots I guess. Long thin slices of carrots instead of rounds.

Thanks Molly!  You were right on both accounts.  Normally I buy whole produce and practice my knife skills.  I was just too tired last night and cheated with the carrot strings.  I found them by the baby carrots in my grocery store.  Diced carrots would work just as well. 

for nasty colds: I would also add some ginger (fresh) and some hot pepper flakes. That really helps with sinuses. Ginger gives a little warmer flavor - but really helps with a lot of things.

Sounds WONDERFUL!!  I plan on trying to with left over turkey

Thanks can't wait to try this.