This Italian Chicken, Artichoke and Bean Soup is a hearty meal in a bowl. It's a healthy tomatoey soup overflowing with tender chicken, artichoke hearts, and cannellini beans. Fresh peppery basil and creamy burrata are the finishing touches for this cozy soup.
why you'll love this recipe
A new year and a new commitment to eating healthy. My resolution is like so many others as the calendar flips to January 1.
But when preparing nutritious meals becomes a chore, my resolution to stick to a healthy diet is tossed aside. Easy to make and super healthy recipes like this cozy Italian chicken soup help to keep me on a healthy track.
This hearty soup eats like a stew and is one of my favorite one pot recipes. It's got 3 types of tomatoes (sun dried, crushed and diced), a touch of white wine, earthy artichoke hearts, protein packed cannellini beans, tender chicken and Italian spices. Finish this soup that eats like a stew with fresh basil and creamy burrata.
This soup is exploding with flavor! I'm hungry! Let's get cooking.
the ingredient and substitutions
- olive oil
- red onion ~ yellow onions make a good substitution
- garlic
- white wine ~ use Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc
- sun dried tomatoes ~ the ones packed in oil
- caned crushed tomatoes ~ 14.5 ounces
- canned diced tomatoes ~ 14.5 ounces
- Italian herb blend
- reduced sodium chicken stock
- artichoke hearts ~ canned and packed in water
- canned cannellini beans
- boneless skinless chicken breasts ~ cut in bite sized pieces
- red pepper flakes
- fresh basil
- burrata
- kosher salt and pepper
the recipe details
Soups are a no-brainer to prepare. Chopping a few ingredients is the main prep as the one pot meal basically cooks itself.
This Italian chicken soup skips the usually pasta. You won't miss it as this one pot meal is packed with chicken, beans, artichokes, and tomatoes.
- Sauté the onions and garlic. Adding a glug of white wine enhances the flavor of the soup base.
- Stir in sun dried, crushed and diced tomatoes to add a sweet and slightly tart flavor. An Italian herb blend and red pepper flakes adds robust and aromatic flavor. I use reduced sodium chicken stock to control the amount of salt in the recipe.
- Add artichoke hearts, fiber packed cannellini beans and diced chicken breast. The chicken cooks right in the soup.
- Finish the soup with shreds of fresh and peppery basil and creamy mellow burrata. This hearty soup eats like a meal!
suggestions and cooking tips
- Substitute yellow or Vidalia onions for the red onion.
- Use a dry white wine in this recipe. My favorites are Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc.
- An Italian herb blend is a convenient and effortless way season Italian dishes. The blend is a robust and aromatic combination of oregano, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, basil and sage.
- Cannellini beans are the quintessential Italian beans. But other legumes such as chickpeas, pinto beans or navy beans are delicious in the recipe.
- Diced boneless skinless chicken thighs can stand in for the chicken breast.
- The burrata adds a contrasting cool creaminess to the soup. Fresh mozzarella is a tasty alternative.
more recipes like this one
- Cheesy Ham and Potato Soup
- Grandma's Manhattan Clam Chowder
- Hearty Split Pea Soup with Ham, Potatoes and Toasted Croutons
- Hearty Hamburger and Vegetable Soup
- Creamy Broccoli and Cheese Soup
just one more thing
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Thanks ~ Amy
Recipe
Chicken Artichoke Soup
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups diced red onion
- 4 garlic cloves chopped
- ¼ cup white wine
- ¼ cup chopped sun dried tomatoes
- 1 14.5 ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 1 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes
- 2 teaspoons Italian herb blend
- dash of red pepper flakes
- 4 cups reduced sodium chicken stock
- 1 14-ounce can artichoke hearts in water, drained and chopped
- 1 15.5 ounce can of cannellini beans, drained
- 1 ¼ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts diced in bite sized pieces
- about 10 basil leaves chopped
- kosher salt
- pepper
- 2 burrata balls
Instructions
- In a large stock pot over medium heat add the olive oil and onions. Sauté for about 4 to 5 minutes or until the onions are translucent. Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds. Stir in the wine and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes or until it has almost absorbed.
- Add the three types of tomatoes, Italian herb blend, a dash of red pepper flakes, and chicken stock. Bring to a boil then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the artichoke hearts, cannellini beans and diced chicken breast. Simmer for an additional 10 minutes or until the chicken is cooked. Season to taste with kosher salt and pepper.
- Serve the soup topped with chopped fresh basil and some torn pieces of the burrata. Add extra red pepper flakes if desired.
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Notes
- Substitute yellow or Vidalia onions for the red onion.
- Use a dry white wine in this recipe. My favorites are Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, or Sauvignon Blanc.
- An Italian herb blend is a convenient and effortless way season Italian dishes. The blend is a robust and aromatic combination of oregano, marjoram, thyme, rosemary, basil and sage.
- Cannellini beans are the quintessential Italian beans. But other legumes such as chickpeas, pinto beans or navy beans are delicious in the recipe.
- Diced boneless skinless chicken thighs can stand in for the chicken breast.
- The burrata adds a contrasting cool creaminess to the soup. Fresh mozzarella is a tasty alternative.
Nutrition
Kathie says
While it isn’t really soup weather, I made this tonight, a rainy Maryland day. It was great. Both hubby and son really liked it. BTW Amy, I grew up in Manasquan. So happy to have found your site!
Amy Casey says
I love to hear that you enjoyed my soup recipe Kathie. I make soup all year round. Isn't Manasquan the best?!!
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
January is my favorite time to make soups for dinner and I absolutely loved this recipe. I have never used artichoke in soup before and learned something new 🙂
Amy Casey says
I'm so happy you enjoyed my recipe Sandhya!
Tristin says
We love artichokes, so I really like trying any recipe I find that has them. This soup was delicious and really warmed us up!
Amy Casey says
I totally agree Tristan. Artichokes are such a yummy addition to recipes.
Enri Lemoine says
I know this is a chicken soup, but I skipped the chicken and made this delicious kind of minestrone, which turned out delicious! Thanks for the inspiration!
Amy Casey says
You are so welcome Enri 🙂
Alex says
This was fantastic! My husband made it and it was such a hearty, cozy meal. We had it with some French bread. Yum!
Amy Casey says
Bread is a must with any soup 🙂
Erin says
I love the wine in here! This soup was amazing and I can't wait to make it again!
Amy Casey says
That's awesome Erin! I'm so glad you enjoyed my recipe.
Linda says
This recipe came at just the right time. The cold front hit and everyone in the house was ready for a hot and hearty bowl of soup. I had never added artichokes to a soup and I was surprised at how delicious it was. And the burrata was the perfect finishing touch.
Amy Casey says
I'm so glad you enjoyed my recipe Linda 🙂
Jamie says
Oh my, this Italian Chicken Artichoke and Bean soup is truly a masterpiece! Totally looks so delicious and yummy! Plus it's a healthy meal for everyone to enjoy and love!
Amy Casey says
Thanks Jamie! My personal chef clients love this one.
Mikayla says
I had everything on hand except the fresh pepper basil and sun dried tomatoes.. a quick run to the local grocery and I was ready to cook! I made this soup and portioned it out for future meals as well as right away! Delicious and definitely will make it again, the run to the grocery was so worth it!
Amy Casey says
That's great Mikayla. I love having soup on hand for quick meals.
LaKita says
This soup is so hearty, comforting, and delicious! The addition of artichoke with the tomatoes and beans is perfect!
Amy Casey says
Thank you La Kita!
Maggie says
I served this with some crusty bread. It was so good. My family is asking me to make it again already!
Amy Casey says
Thanks great Maggie. I'm so glad your family enjoyed my recipe.