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Winter Wine Picnic with Chicken and Bean Soup


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  • Author: Sylvia Fountaine
  • Total Time: 45 minutes
  • Yield: Serves 6
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

Perfect for a chilly day picnic! This hearty soup is easy to transport and tastes even better outdoors.


Ingredients

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  • 1-2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 large onion
  • 1 celery stock
  • 4-6 cloves garlic
  • 1-2 tbsp (15-30 ml) fresh rosemary
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup (237 ml) dried beans
  • 1 lbs (454 g) boneless chicken breast
  • 4 cups (946 ml) flavorful chicken stock
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • pepper
  • lemon
  • fresh Italian parsley

Instructions

  1. Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté function. Add oil, onion, celery, and garlic; sauté for 5 minutes until fragrant and tender.
  2. Add herbs, bay leaf, beans, whole chicken breast, chicken stock, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  3. Set the pressure cooker to 30 minutes on high pressure. If using large beans (lima, corona, or fava), increase time by 10-15 minutes.
  4. Allow pressure to release naturally or manually release it. Shred the chicken breast using two forks.
  5. Stir, taste, and adjust salt and pepper. Add a squeeze of lemon.
  6. Serve with fresh chopped Italian parsley. Sour cream or avocado may be added for richness.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use homemade chicken stock.
  • Soaking the dried beans overnight will significantly reduce cooking time.
  • Leftovers can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw completely before reheating.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Pressure Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1.5 cups
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 5
  • Sodium: 600
  • Fat: 15
  • Saturated Fat: 5
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8
  • Carbohydrates: 40
  • Fiber: 10
  • Protein: 25
  • Cholesterol: 80