Enjoy a comforting bowl of Japanese-inspired chicken and bean soup, now gluten-free! A flavorful and satisfying meal for any occasion. Inspired by Japanese flavors, this gluten-free version is a family favorite!
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Comforting & Gluten-Free: Japanese Chicken and Bean Soup
A hearty and flavorful Gluten-Free Japanese-inspired chicken and Bean Soup. This easy recipe is perfect for a comforting weeknight meal. Packed with chicken, beans, and vegetables, it's a family favorite!
Ingredients
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and cook until softened about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic and ginger and cook for 1 minute more until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
- Simmer Chicken: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the chicken breasts or thighs. Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and easily shreds.
- Shred Chicken: Remove the chicken from the pot and shred it using two forks. Set aside.
- Add Vegetables and Beans: Add the diced carrots and potatoes to the broth in the pot. Bring back to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender. Stir in the rinsed and drained kidney beans.
- Return Chicken: Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
- Season: Stir in the gluten-free soy sauce and rice vinegar (if using). Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
- Simmer and Serve: Simmer for another 5-10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions or scallions, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 378.11kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 8.77g14%
- Saturated Fat 1.94g10%
- Cholesterol 64.78mg22%
- Sodium 1413.85mg59%
- Potassium 1232.84mg36%
- Total Carbohydrate 41.87g14%
- Dietary Fiber 6.5g26%
- Sugars 9.3g
- Protein 32.09g65%
- Vitamin A 180.27 IU
- Vitamin C 19.07 mg
- Calcium 73.4 mg
- Iron 2.94 mg
- Vitamin E 1.03 IU
- Vitamin K 12.48 mcg
- Thiamin 0.36 mg
- Riboflavin 0.5 mg
- Niacin 13.9 mg
- Vitamin B6 1.17 mg
- Folate 72.56 mcg
- Vitamin B12 0.15 mcg
- Phosphorus 387.41 mg
- Magnesium 83.7 mg
- Zinc 1.7 mg
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Note
Richer Broth: For a deeper, richer flavor, use bone-in, skin-on chicken and simmer for a longer period (about 45 minutes to 1 hour) before shredding. Remove the skin before shredding.
Bean Variations: Feel free to use other beans such as cannellini, great northern, or even chickpeas.
Vegetable Additions: Add other vegetables like celery, mushrooms, or daikon radish for added variety and nutrition.
Spice It Up: For a touch of heat, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a small amount of grated fresh chili pepper along with the garlic and ginger.
Make Ahead: This soup can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. The flavors will meld even more overnight.
Gluten-Free Tamari: Be sure to use gluten-free tamari to keep the recipe gluten-free. Regular soy sauce contains wheat.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with steamed rice or gluten-free bread for a complete meal.
User Reviews
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Thanks so much! We’re thrilled you enjoyed it!
I really wanted to like this recipe but struggled to finish my meal. It just has a strange flavor but maybe it’s the ingredients I used and not the recipe. I would recommend using high quality ingredients unlike me. I’m just a small town girl who buys groceries at Walmart anyway. So yeah bit of a rant, but I just wanted to share my thoughts with you guys!
Hi Sarah,
Thanks for your honest review. We appreciate you giving our bean soup recipe a try! We’re sorry to hear you struggled to finish your meal. It’s definitely true that ingredient quality can impact the final flavor of a dish. Sometimes, even small differences in brands or types of ingredients can make a big difference. We encourage experimentation with different brands to find what works best for you. If you’re open to it, you might also consider adjusting the seasonings to your liking – a little extra of your favorite spice could make all the difference. We hope you’ll give it another try sometime with some higher-quality ingredients if possible, and maybe you’ll have a better experience!