White Wine Chicken Soup

Ingredients and Weight:

• 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup dry white wine
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• Egg noodles or rice, for serving (optional)

Preparation Time:

15 minutes

Cooking Time:

45 minutes

Difficulty Level:

2 (Easy)

Preparation Method Steps:

1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, sauté the onion, carrots, and celery in a little olive oil over medium heat until softened.
2. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Stir in the chicken breasts and cook until browned on all sides.
4. Pour in the white wine and simmer for 5 minutes, or until reduced by half.
5. Add the chicken broth, bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
6. Remove the chicken from the pot and shred or dice it. Return it to the soup.
7. Serve the soup hot, garnished with egg noodles or rice if desired.

Nutritional Information:

• Calories: 195 per serving (without egg noodles or rice)
• Fat: 10g
• Protein: 20g
• Carbohydrates: 15g
• Fiber: 2g

Dish Characteristics:

• Savory and comforting
• Rich and flavorful
• Easily customizable to taste preferences
• Elegant enough for special occasions, yet simple enough for weeknight meals

User Comments:

• "This soup is so delicious and filling! I love the hint of white wine, which adds a subtle depth of flavor."
• "I made this soup for my family and they raved about it. It's so easy to make and it's perfect for a cold winter night."
• "I'm not usually a fan of chicken soup, but this one converted me! The white wine and fresh herbs give it a unique and irresistible taste."

Special Precautions and Tips:

• If you don't have white wine on hand, you can substitute chicken stock or water.
• For a more intense flavor, let the soup simmer for longer.
• Add more salt and pepper to taste, as desired.
• Serve the soup with crusty bread or crackers for dipping.