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Healthy Green Minestrone with Chicken

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A healthy green minestrone soup with chicken which is satiating and restorative. A mix of vibrant green vegetables provide fiber and glutathione which have anti-aging benefits. The chicken will provide satiety and blood sugar balance.

Ingredients

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  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 leek, white part only, thinly sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 cups broccolini chopped (florets plus stalk diced)
  • 1 cup zucchini, diced
  • 6 cups low sodium chicken, vegetable or bone broth
  • 5 oz green beans, sliced 
  • 2 cups baby spinach, packed
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen peas
  • 1/4 cup parsley, coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup basil, coarsely chopped
  • zest of one lemon plus 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon sea salt (and more to taste)
  • 1 1/2 cups shredded chicken

Instructions

  1. In a large ceramic or cast iron post, heat the oil over medium low heat. Add the leek, celery and garlic until softened (about 5 minutes).

  2. Add the broccoli and zucchini and stir to combine.

  3. Add the broth and then raise heat to medium to bring to a slow boil. Decrease the heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

  4. Add the green beans and simmer for 5 minutes until the vegetables are JUST tender but still green.

  5. Add the baby spinach, peas, parsley, basil and lemon zest and simmer until baby spinach is wilted and peas are cooked (about 3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper. 

  6. Remove soup from heat. Add shredded pre-cooked chicken to pot and stir to warm. 

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