Italian-Inspired Chicken Soup
Italian-Inspired Chicken Soup

Italian-Inspired Chicken Soup

with pearl barley, basil crème, Gouda & spinach

Did you know that you can steep bay leaves in water to make a tea that aids digestion?

Tags:
Calorie Smart
High Protein
Allergens:
Barley
Milk

The quantities provided above are averages only.

Always refer to the product label for the most accurate information about ingredients and allergens

Total Time55 minutes
Cooking Time25 minutes
DifficultyEasy

Ingredients

Serving amount

50 g

Pearl barley

(Contains Barley May be present Gluten)

1 piece

Chicken breast

1 piece

Garlic

½ piece

Onion

100 g

Italian vegetable mix

50 g

Spinach

1 piece

Bay leaf

½ sachet(s)

Italian seasoning

15 g

Grated Gouda

(Contains Milk)

10 milliliters

Basil crème

Not included in your delivery

½ tablespoon

Olive oil

350 milliliters

Low sodium chicken stock

to taste

Salt and pepper

Nutrition Values

Energy (kJ)2233 kJ
Calories534 kcal
Fat19.9 g
Saturated Fat5.9 g
Carbohydrate47.5 g
Sugar8.4 g
Dietary Fiber18.3 g
Protein37.4 g
Salt2.2 g
Due to the different suppliers we purchase our products from, nutritional facts per meal can vary from the website to what is received in the delivered box, depending on your region.

Utensils

Soup pan or large pan with lid

Cooking Steps

Prepare
1
  • Prepare the stock.
  • Chop the onion and crush or mince the garlic.
  • Heat the olive oil in a soup pot or large pot over medium-high heat. Fry the onion and garlic for 1 - 2 minutes, then add the vegetable mix and fry for 3 - 4 minutes.
Poach the chicken
2
  • Weigh the pearl barley.
  • Add the stock to the soup pot and bring to the boil, then add the bay leaf, the pearl barley and the chicken breast.
  • Cover with the lid and allow the chicken to poach gently for 8 - 10 minutes or until done, then remove from the soup and set aside.
Boil the soup
3
  • To the soup, add the Italian seasoning and the spinach.
  • Cover again with the lid and allow to cook for 10 - 15 minutes.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper as needed.

Did you know... spinach is full of nutrients but it is particularly rich in iron, which is essential for transporting oxygen throughout the body. This helps us feel energised.

Serve
4
  • Shred the chicken into smaller pieces, using your hands or two forks. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Remove the bay leaf from the soup, then serve on deep plates and top with the chicken.
  • Drizzle with the basil crème and garnish with the cheese.