CHICKEN AND YAM SOUP

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This recipe came from the Soup Kettle section of the cookbook "365 Easy One-Dish Meals". It is different and yummy! I usually use canneloni beans instead of the limas.

Provided by loof751

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon oil
3 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 onion
3 celery ribs
1 red bell pepper
1 garlic clove
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups water
2 yams or 2 sweet potatoes
1/4 teaspoon thyme
1 (10 ounce) package baby lima beans
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • Chop the onion, celery, and red pepper. Mince the garlic. Peel and yams and cut into 3/4-inch pieces. Cut the chicken into small cubes.
  • Heat the oil in a large soup pot. Add the chicken and cook, stirring, over high heat 4-5 minutes, until chicken is cooked through.
  • Add onion, celery, red pepper and garlic. Cook, stirring, 2-3 minutes.
  • Stir in chicken broth, water, yams and thyme. Heat to boiling, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes.
  • Add beans and cook 5 minutes longer. Stir in salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 448, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 1.5, Cholesterol 56.6, Sodium 1217.8, Carbohydrate 61.8, Fiber 11.2, Sugar 4.3, Protein 32

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