Spring broth of chicken and asparagus with basil sauce
Serves: 4
Time to make: 20 mins
Total cost: $23.35 / $5.84 per serve
(at time of publication)
Ingredients
- 4 cups vegetable or chicken stock
- 2 medium carrots, thinly sliced
- 2 chicken breasts, skin removed and sliced into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 handful fresh basil, shredded, plus a few extra leaves
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 bunch asparagus, sliced
- 400g can butter beans
- 1 cup baby peas, fresh or frozen
Instructions
1 Put the stock into a pan with the carrots. Cover and bring to the boil. Add the chicken, cover and simmer for 6-8 minutes, until carrots are tender and the chicken is cooked.
2 Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a bowl with the basil and lemon juice. Mix well.
3 Add the asparagus, beans and peas to the pan. Cover and bring back to the boil quickly over a high heat, then remove the lid and simmer for 1-2 minutes. Remove half the mixture and whiz in a blender, then tip back into the pan. Divide the broth among 4 bowls and top each with a spoonful of the basil sauce and extra basil leaves.
HFG tip
For vegetarians, omit the chicken and use an extra can of beans.
Nutrition Info (per serve)
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Calories 220cal
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Kilojoules 920kJ
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Protein 30g
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Total fat 10g
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–Saturated fat 2g
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Carbohydrates 10g
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–Sugars 7g
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Dietary fibre 5g
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Sodium 710mg
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Calcium 80mg
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Iron 3mg
Note: This nutrition analysis is a guide only. Nutrition composition will vary depending on the exact ingredients used. See our guides on your optimal daily nutrition intake, and supermarket shopping.
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