Mom’s Super Awesome Homemade Chicken Soup!

Best day ever is, when I come home from work exhausted and as soon as I open the door, my mom’s homemade soup fills the air!  I could live off this hearty soup.  We’ve taken out the noodles and added a “powerhouse food,” A.K.A. white beans.  White beans are loaded with antioxidants, they are a good source of fiber, protein and magnesium.  If you want a quick read to find out more about the benefits of white beans check this link out   Here’s what my mom did to prepare her soup…in a large pot, melt butter then add sauté garlic cloves, chopped onion, celery, and carrots. While this is cooking, chop uncooked chicken into bite-size pieces.  Then pour chicken broth into pot.  Add diced chicken, basil, oregano, salt, garlic pepper, poultry seasoning, and dried thyme to the pot of veggies. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 20 minutes.

• 1 tablespoon butter
• 2 minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 2 cup chopped celery
• 4 cartons of chicken broth 
• 4 cups chopped boneless & skinless chicken breast or thighs
• 2 can white beans, rinsed
• 2 cups sliced carrots
• 1 cup each spinach and kale
• 2 tsp poultry seasoning
• 2 tsp dried basil
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• salt and pepper to taste