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Spring broth of chicken and asparagus with basil sauce

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)
Health information: 
Dairy-free
Low kilojoule

Instructions

Instructions and steps: 

Step 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.

Step 2 Meanwhile, put the olive oil in a bowl with the basil and lemon juice. Mix well.

Step 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.

About this Recipe

Recipe by: 
Photography: Joanna Wickham
First Published: 
November 2007

Rate this recipe

Rating: 
5
Average: 5 (1 vote)
Full ingredient list: 
  • 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

Nutritional information (per serve)

Energy: 
920kJ
Calories: 
220cal
Protein: 
30g
Fat: 
10g
- saturated: 
2g
Carbohydrates: 
10g
- sugars: 
7g
Dietary Fibre: 
5g
Sodium: 
710mg
Calcium: 
80mg
Iron: 
3mg

Nutrition information is given per serve
*NS: not specified