
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)
(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
Photography: Joanna Wickham
First Published:
November 2007
Rating:
(1 vote)
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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



