Chicken Soup with Tomatoes and Green Beans—Everybody’s Staple.

Name: Chicken Soup with Tomatoes and Green Beans—Everybody’s Staple.
Yield: serves 6
Ingredients: 3 2/3 cups chicken broth (two 14 1/2-ounce cans); One 14 1/2-ounce can diced tomatoes; 1 medium yellow onion, chopped; 1/2 stalk celery, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon dried basil; 1/4 teaspoon ground white pepper plus additional to taste; One 8-ounce package frozen green beans; Salt to taste

January 24, 2012

Cooks' Note

Good ol’ chicken soup is the staple in just about every kitchen around the world—from homes to VIP gatherings. Here it’s served with tomatoes and green beans. If you use frozen beans, don’t thaw before adding to the soup— they will be cooked perfectly when the soup is done. To put a little extra flavor in clear broths, add some finely chopped green onions, including the tops, or even small bits of chicken, steak, or other meat.

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