Recipe by Chef Michele Ragussis

Chicken and White Bean Soup

Cook Time:

20 minutes

Serves:

2

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Chicken and White Bean Soup

Ingredients

  • 1 package It's Skinny Angel Hair
  • 1/2 head escarole, chopped
  • 1 small white onion, sliced
  • 3 cloves garlic, sliced
  • 1 chicken breast, sliced
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 can white cannellini beans, not drained
  • 1 cup chicken broth or chicken stock
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Chicken and White Bean Soup with Low-Carb Angel Hair

Ready for a hearty take on a classic? This chicken noodle and white bean soup is like stew meets soup meets pasta. In other words, it’s perfect for any meal, any time.

The secret to this hearty soup is the white beans and aromatics. The recipe tastes like you’ve been simmering soup all day long (but it’s ready fast—perfect even for a weeknight). If you’re ready to have a soup that satisfies like a meal, this recipe is for you!

Soup Season: Chicken and White Beans, the Cold Weather Combo

So, chicken and white bean soup doesn’t have an exact origin story. It’s a culinary combination that gathers inspiration from many different cultures and traditions.

Soup is one of the oldest forms of food, spanning nearly every culture. It’s long been a practical way to combine local ingredients into a wholesome, warming dish that fills you up. It's the OG of comfort food. Flavorful ingredients make the broth rich and satisfying. Soup is more than just the sum of its parts.

Chicken has also been a long-time diet staple. It's widely available around the globe, it's low-cost, and it's healthy. Boiling chicken for a rich, delicious broth has been the foundation for all kinds of variations. Look at matzo ball soup, egg drop soup, Greek avgolemono, and all the rest. Chicken soup is a staple almost everywhere. This keto chicken soup recipe is an excellent take on the classic favorite.

The other big ingredient in this recipe is beans. Beans, like soup, have been around for thousands of years. Ancient civilizations from Egypt, Peru, and Mexico used beans in their cooking. White beans, like cannellini, navy, and great northern beans, have an extra creamy texture and mild flavor. They pair well with almost any ingredient and are especially delightful in soups and stews.

Beans are also a nutritional powerhouse with many health benefits. Beans are rich in protein (ideal for the low-carb keto diet), full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and low in fat and density. This white bean soup recipe will fill you up without weighing you down.  

Beans also have a low glycemic index, which slows down carbohydrate absorption (like It's Skinny Noodles). They help keep blood sugar steady, which is important for people with diabetes or those who want to stay fuller longer. In other words, beans are a great soup ingredient! Canned beans make it quick and simple.

Today, you’ll find chicken and white bean soups on many different menus. For example, Italian restaurants often serve Tuscan-style Ribollita, which is similar to our yummy recipe today.

White bean chicken soup is a perfect keto soup and great for those following a low-calorie diet. Everything in this delicious soup is healthy, simple ingredients. The next time you're craving soup that's better than (and just as easy as) canned, this is a great recipe to hit the spot.

What’s Chicken Soup without Noodles?

What takes this soup to the next level is the addition of noodles. We use It's Skinny Angel Hair to round out this soup into a complete, one-pot meal.

It’s Skinny Pasta has ZERO net carbs per serving and only 9 calories. It’s a great way to turn simple dishes into satisfying meals without any guilt. It’s Skinny is perfect for keto dieters, ideal for gluten-free lifestyles, and compatible with Whole 30, Intermittent Fasting, and many other ways of eating.

The noodles are made with plant-based ingredients. They’re vegan, extremely low-carb, and so versatile. You can whip up a pack of It’s Skinny Pasta in about 3 minutes. It takes on the flavor of surrounding ingredients—just like traditional pasta.

What are those plant-based ingredients? It's Skinny is made from a vegetable called konjac. It's very filling and high in fiber, making it the perfect option for those looking for a healthy, low-carb alternative.

We chose It’s Skinny Angel Hair for this recipe, but any of our amazing varieties would pair perfectly with this one. It's Skinny comes in organic and traditional versions of:

Order a variety pack to try them all and choose your favorite style! We are also excited to share the new Skinny Mac—our low-carb, gluten-free mac and cheese. Skinny Mac is keto-certified, so it's ideal for those who want to enjoy their comforting favorites without shifting out of ketosis.

Try It’s Skinny today, and remake any recipe the low-carb way! If you thought you couldn’t enjoy your most beloved dishes, put them back on the menu with It’s Skinny pasta!

Variations for Chicken and White Bean Soup with Noodles

Do you like to experiment in the kitchen? Are you missing an ingredient or two for this recipe? No worries! Here are some of the best ways to modify this It’s Skinny recipe and make it your own.

Could I use other proteins in this dish?

The chunks of tender chicken are delicious with escarole and beans, but many other protein options would work in this yummy soup. You could try sausage for a spicy Italian favorite. You could also make this soup with leftover turkey, ground turkey, or ground chicken. Pulled rotisserie chicken is also delicious here. 

Want to add some deep, smokey flavor to your soup? This soup goes particularly well with ham and similar cured meats. Replace the chicken with small bite-sized pieces of pork or any other meat you prefer.

How can I spice up this soup?

Do you want a little kick in your soup? Give this soup some spice with red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper, or a few dashes of hot sauce. An array of fresh herbs and spices pair perfectly with this soup. Rosemary, thyme, fresh basil, parsley, or oregano could all be very nice in this dish. Add some black pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, or Italian seasoning.

If you’re looking for depth of flavor, ramp up the aromatics with more onions and garlic. You could also add some sausage or smoked turkey. Sun-dried tomatoes play well here. Green chiles can take this soup into white chicken chili recipe territory. While this soup is delicious as-is, there are some fun ways to customize it to your preferred taste.

Can I use any type of It’s Skinny Pasta?

The secret to cooking with It’s Skinny is that you can swap any of our Pastas or Rice in any recipe. We chose Angel Hair for this white bean and chicken soup because the delicate noodles play well with the other textures.

You could quite easily use It’s Skinny Rice Shape in this recipe. Spaghetti or even Fettuccine would work, especially if you want to make it more of a Pasta-oriented dish and less of a soup. No matter what type of It’s Skinny you choose for this recipe, it will be satisfying and oh-so-yummy!

How to Make Chicken and White Bean Soup with It’s Skinny Angel Hair

This soup is delicious on a cold day, but it’s light and fresh enough to enjoy in the summer. It’s Skinny Angel Hair makes this soup hearty, comforting, and extra filling. This amazing recipe will become one of your favorite picks for soup season! It takes just a little time to cook, making it an easy keto dinner recipe.

Watch Chef Michele makes this quick and satisfying chicken and white bean soup on our YouTube channel!

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Amount Daily Value, %
Calories 436  
Fat 19.3 g 25
Saturated Fat 4.5 g 22.5
Cholesterol 57.6 mg 19
Sodium 752.4 mg 33
Carbs 33.1 g 12
Sugar 8.2 g
Protein 28.5 g 57

Instructions

  1. Drain one package of It’s Skinny Angel Hair. Rinse and set it aside.
  2. Chop the escarole. Slice the white onion and the garlic cloves. (Slice the chicken into smaller pieces, if needed).
  3. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the sliced chicken breast and sauté for 2 minutes. Add the sliced onions and garlic, and continue to sauté until the chicken is cooked through—about 10 minutes.
  4. Add the escarole to your pot and cover it with a lid. Cook until the escarole has softened and wilted. Add the white beans and chicken stock. Allow the ingredients to heat through—simmering for a few minutes.
  5. Add the It's Skinny Angel Hair to your pan. Gently stir to combine the noodles with the broth and ingredients. Add a generous amount of Parmesan cheese and continue to heat for 2-3 minutes until the noodles are heated through. Ladle up a hearty bowl of soup and enjoy!

Product used in this recipe

Angel Hair

Made with Konjac, a few other simple ingredients, and nothing else.

Shop now

More Recipes

Deconstructed Butternut Squash Lasagna

Deconstructed Butternut Squash Lasagna

Read recipe
Easy Drunken Noodles Recipe Made With 9 Calorie Noodles!

Low Carb

Easy Drunken Noodles Recipe Made With 9 Calorie Noodles!

Read recipe
Healthy Fettuccine Alla Bolognese With It's Skinny 9 Calorie Pasta

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Healthy Fettuccine Alla Bolognese With It's Skinny 9 Calorie Pasta

Read recipe
Healthy Chicken Pesto With 9 Calorie Angel Hair Pasta

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Healthy Chicken Pesto With 9 Calorie Angel Hair Pasta

Read recipe
Low-Carb Spaghetti With Italian Sausage And Broccoli

Keto

Low Carb

Low-Carb Spaghetti With Italian Sausage And Broccoli

Read recipe
Low-Carb Angel Hair Pasta With Tomato And Basil

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Low-Carb Angel Hair Pasta With Tomato And Basil

Read recipe
Low Carb Healthy Chicken Fried Rice

Dairy Free

Keto

Low Carb

Low Carb Healthy Chicken Fried Rice

Read recipe
Low-Carb Fettuccine Primavera With 9 Calorie Noodles

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Low-Carb Fettuccine Primavera With 9 Calorie Noodles

Read recipe
Low-Carb Mexican Chipotle Chicken Bowl

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Low-Carb Mexican Chipotle Chicken Bowl

Read recipe
The Don’t Miss Low-Carb Poke Bowl Recipe

Dairy Free

Keto

Low Carb

The Don’t Miss Low-Carb Poke Bowl Recipe

Read recipe
Italian Keto Breakfast Scramble

Gluten Free

Keto

Italian Keto Breakfast Scramble

Read recipe
Low-Carb Rice Pudding Recipe with It's Skinny Rice Shape Pasta

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Low-Carb Rice Pudding Recipe with It's Skinny Rice Shape Pasta

Read recipe
Low-Carb Mexican Bowl with Chicken

Keto

Low Carb

Paleo

Low-Carb Mexican Bowl with Chicken

Read recipe
It's Skinny Fettuccine Pasta With Sausage And Kale

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

It's Skinny Fettuccine Pasta With Sausage And Kale

Read recipe
10-Minute Chicken Fettuccine With It's Skinny Low-Carb Pasta

Keto

Low Carb

10-Minute Chicken Fettuccine With It's Skinny Low-Carb Pasta

Read recipe
Low-Carb Sesame Peanut Noodles Recipe

Keto

Low Carb

Vegan

Vegetarian

Low-Carb Sesame Peanut Noodles Recipe

Read recipe
Mussels Fra Diavolo With Low-Carb Angel Hair Pasta

Keto

Low Carb

Mussels Fra Diavolo With Low-Carb Angel Hair Pasta

Read recipe
Low-Carb Butternut Squash With Pasta

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Low-Carb Butternut Squash With Pasta

Read recipe
Fasting-Friendly Saag Paneer Pasta Recipe

Gluten Free

Keto

Vegetarian

Fasting-Friendly Saag Paneer Pasta Recipe

Read recipe
Lazy Low-Carb Lasagna With It's Skinny Fettuccine

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Lazy Low-Carb Lasagna With It's Skinny Fettuccine

Read recipe
Low-Carb Chicken Noodle Soup With It's Skinny Angel Hair Pasta

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Low-Carb Chicken Noodle Soup With It's Skinny Angel Hair Pasta

Read recipe
Low Carb Mushrooms and Rice Alternative (Perfect with Steak)

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Low Carb Mushrooms and Rice Alternative (Perfect with Steak)

Read recipe
Low-Carb Vegetable Pad Thai

Dairy Free

Keto

Low Carb

Low-Carb Vegetable Pad Thai

Read recipe
Keto Lemon Butter Pasta Bowls With It's Skinny Spaghetti

Gluten Free

Keto

Vegetarian

Keto Lemon Butter Pasta Bowls With It's Skinny Spaghetti

Read recipe
Low-Carb Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Recipe

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Low-Carb Shrimp Scampi with Spaghetti Recipe

Read recipe
TikTok Feta Pasta Recipe With ZERO Net Carb It's Skinny

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

TikTok Feta Pasta Recipe With ZERO Net Carb It's Skinny

Read recipe
Easy Breakfast Bowl With Rice

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Easy Breakfast Bowl With Rice

Read recipe
Mushroom Asparagus Risotto

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Mushroom Asparagus Risotto

Read recipe
Vegetable Lo Mein

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Vegetable Lo Mein

Read recipe
Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers With Orzo

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Low-Carb Stuffed Peppers With Orzo

Read recipe
Sweet Noodle Kugel Recipe

Gluten Free

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Sweet Noodle Kugel Recipe

Read recipe
Low Carb Linguine With Clams

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Low Carb Linguine With Clams

Read recipe
Chicken Cacciatore

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Paleo

Chicken Cacciatore

Read recipe
Cajun Chicken And Shrimp Spaghetti

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Cajun Chicken And Shrimp Spaghetti

Read recipe
Sweet and Spicy Low-Carb Thai Stir Fry

Dairy Free

Low Carb

Sweet and Spicy Low-Carb Thai Stir Fry

Read recipe
Low-Carb Spinach And Feta Pasta

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Low-Carb Spinach And Feta Pasta

Read recipe
Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Spaghetti Aglio E Olio

Read recipe
Low-Carb Sausage And Seafood Paella

Dairy Free

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Low-Carb Sausage And Seafood Paella

Read recipe
Chicken Piccata

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Chicken Piccata

Read recipe
Spicy Lobster Fettuccine

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Spicy Lobster Fettuccine

Read recipe
Low-Carb Spaghetti Carbonara With Guanciale

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Low-Carb Spaghetti Carbonara With Guanciale

Read recipe
Spring Pesto Pasta

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Spring Pesto Pasta

Read recipe
Chicken Sausage Pasta With Spinach And Tomato

Keto

Low Carb

Chicken Sausage Pasta With Spinach And Tomato

Read recipe
Veggie Lentil Bolognese With Low-Carb Pasta

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Veggie Lentil Bolognese With Low-Carb Pasta

Read recipe
Guilt-Free Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Guilt-Free Broccoli Cheddar Pasta

Read recipe
Low-Carb Corn And Basil Pasta

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Low-Carb Corn And Basil Pasta

Read recipe
Lemon And Asparagus Fettuccine Pasta

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Lemon And Asparagus Fettuccine Pasta

Read recipe
Low-Carb Sausage and Peppers Pasta with Cream Sauce

Low-Carb Sausage and Peppers Pasta with Cream Sauce

Read recipe
Spaghetti With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Spaghetti With Sun-Dried Tomato Cream Sauce

Read recipe
Lazy Low-Carb Vegetarian Lasagna

Gluten Free

Keto

Low Carb

Vegetarian

Lazy Low-Carb Vegetarian Lasagna

Read recipe