Ingredients for Chicken And Yam Soup
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 medium onion
- 2 celery stalks
- 1 red bell pepper
- 2 cloves garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups water
- 1.5 lbs yams
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 (15 ounce) can lima beans
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
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How to Make Chicken And Yam Soup
- Chop 1 medium onion, 2 celery stalks, and 1 red bell pepper.
- Mince 2 cloves of garlic.
- Peel and cube 1.5 lbs yams into 3/4-inch pieces.
- Cut 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large soup pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken and cook, stirring occasionally, for 4-5 minutes, until cooked through. Remove chicken from pot and set aside.
- Add the onion, celery, red pepper, and garlic to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for 2-3 minutes until softened.
- Stir in 6 cups chicken broth, 2 cups water, the cubed yams, and 1 teaspoon dried thyme.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes, or until yams are tender.
- Add 1 (15-ounce) can of lima beans (or cannellini beans) and the cooked chicken.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes to heat through.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
50 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
7g
Carbs
20g
