🌾 Agape Love Daily Chuckwagon Recipe – February 17🍲 Rustic Chicken, White Bean & Herb Camp Soup

🍲 Rustic Chicken, White Bean & Herb Camp Soup

A simple, nourishing soup — tender chicken, creamy white beans, and gentle herbs in a rich broth.

Serves: 6–8Cook Time: 40–45 minutes

This soup is comforting without being heavy — steady warmth in every spoonful.

🐔 Ingredients

• 2 tbsp butter or olive oil

• 1 small onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 2 carrots, sliced

• 2 celery stalks, chopped

• 2 cups cooked shredded chicken

• 1 can (15 oz) great northern or cannellini beans, drained & rinsed

• 4–5 cups chicken broth

• 1 tsp thyme

• ½ tsp black pepper

• Salt to taste

• Optional: handful of fresh spinach or parsley

🍳 Instructions

1. Build the BaseIn a Dutch oven, heat butter or oil. Add onion and garlic; cook until fragrant.

2. Add VegetablesStir in carrots and celery. Cook 3–4 minutes.

3. Add Broth & BeansAdd chicken, beans, broth, thyme, pepper, and salt.

4. SimmerBring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat. Cover and simmer 30–35 minutes, until vegetables are tender.

5. Finish & ServeAdd spinach or parsley if using. Simmer 2–3 more minutes.Serve hot with crusty bread or biscuits.

🤠 Chuckwagon Tip

White beans were treasured for stretching meat and thickening broth naturally — mash a few against the pot for a heartier texture.