Chicken Soup with Adzuki Beans, Escarole, and Sweet Potato Recipe
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Chicken Soup with Adzuki Beans, Escarole, and Sweet Potato

By: BFHAWKINS 
"This absolutely delicious soup was created to help use up the Adzuki beans, wild rice, and sweet potatoes in my pantry. I decided to use the sweet potato instead of regular potatoes, and was delightfully surprised by the wonderful flavor blend it created with the sweetness of the onions, garlic, and Adzuki beans. I also wanted to try escarole in a soup, and the result was fantastic. Adzuki beans are found in any health food or specialty store, and in many national grocery chains. They have a great nutty, slightly sweet taste, and are especially tasty added to chicken soups of any kind."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (17)

What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
2 Hrs
Ready In:
2 Hrs 15 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 12 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 quarts chicken broth
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
  • 1 cup dry adzuki beans
  • 1 cup uncooked wild rice
  • 2 onions, cut into large chunks
  • 1 tablespoon bottled minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried sage
  • 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried rosemary
  • 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
  • 1 zucchini, cubed
  • 1 yellow squash, cubed
  • 1/3 medium head escarole, coarsely chopped

Directions

  1. Place the chicken broth in a large pot. Mix in the chicken thighs, adzuki beans, wild rice, onions, and garlic. Season with sage, thyme, and rosemary. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook 1 hour.
  2. Remove chicken from the pot, shred with a fork, and set aside.
  3. Stir the sweet potato into the pot. Continue cooking about 5 minutes, until sweet potato is slightly tender. Mix in the zucchini, yellow squash, and escarole. Continue cooking 15 minutes.
  4. Return the shredded chicken to the pot. Cook until heated through. Increase the amount of broth if the soup seems too thick.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 169 | Total Fat: 1.9g | Cholesterol: 14mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 15, 2004 by MTREHM   view full review
I made this recipe without the "escarole", because I could not get it where I live, however,...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2006 by SMIRKYSPICE   view full review
this soup is very good! you can add whatever vegetables you want... aduki or adzuki beans are...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 17, 2008 by CookinginFL   view full review
We all LOVED this one!! I used (dry) kidney beans in place of the adzuki...and I added them in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2009 by Laura V.   view full review
This is a fabulous soup. I usually omit the zucchini because I never seem to have it on hand....
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 17, 2009 by choppie   view full review
This soup is delicious!! I made it per recipe, and it made LOTS of soup! With just the two...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2008 by onemomtworugrats   view full review
I was skeptical when I didn't like the smell or the look of it cooking but wanted to try my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 26, 2010 by cookin'mama Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
My husband and I both enjoyed this healthy and delicious soup. Substitutions could easily be...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2010 by Keri Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I wasn't sure if I should review this recipe, because I had to make some substitutions based...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 14, 2008 by ASARLO   view full review
Nice change, from the normal veggies.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2007 by FieldGreens Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Very tasty. The sweet potato tastes great with the squash and chicken. I don't like escarole...

 

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