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Caramelized Onion, White Bean & Chicken Soup

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This caramelized onion, white bean, and chicken soup is a hearty and comforting dish combining sweet, slow-cooked onions with tender chicken, creamy white beans, and savory broth. It’s deeply flavorful, wholesome, and perfect for cozy meals.

Ingredients

  • 2–3 large yellow onions, thinly sliced
  • 2 cups cooked shredded chicken (leftover or rotisserie)
  • 2 cans (15 oz each) white beans (cannellini or great northern), drained and rinsed
  • 6 cups chicken broth or stock
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • Optional: 1 Parmesan rind
  • Optional: chopped fresh parsley for garnish
  • Optional: crusty bread for serving

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add sliced onions and cook slowly, stirring often, for 30–40 minutes until deep golden and caramelized.
  2. Add garlic and thyme to the pot and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth and add bay leaf and Parmesan rind, if using.
  4. Stir in white beans and shredded chicken. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 15–20 minutes to meld the flavors.
  5. Remove bay leaf (and Parmesan rind if used). Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty bread if desired.

Notes

  • Add kale or spinach in the last few minutes of cooking for extra greens.
  • Use vegetable broth and omit chicken for a vegetarian version.
  • Blend part of the soup for a creamier consistency if desired.
  • Soup improves in flavor the next day and freezes well for up to 2 months.
  • Top with grated Parmesan or serve with a side salad for a full meal.

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