Chicken, White Bean & Herb Soup
Paired with Gretchen Chenin Blanc 2023
Serves: 4-6
Prep Time: 15 minute
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
- 2 cups cooked chicken breast, shredded
- 1 can cannellini beans, rinsed
- 1 carrot, diced
- 1 celery stalk, diced
- 1 shallot, minced
- 4 cups chicken stock
- Fresh thyme and parsley
Method:
- Sauté shallot, carrot, and celery until softened.
- Add stock and beans; simmer 15 minutes.
- Stir in chicken and herbs; heat through.
- Adjust seasoning gently.
Garnish:
- Lemon zest
- Fresh parsley
- Extra-virgin olive oil drizzle
Wine Pairing Note:
Herbaceous aromatics echo the Chenin Blanc’s subtle floral and citrus notes, creating a comforting yet lifted pairing.