Extreme Diet Soup

Serves:	7
Recipe Type:	Non Veg.
Preparation Time:	10 M
Cooking Time:	25 M
Difficulty:	Average

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 large White Onions (thinly sliced)
• 1.5 pounds Chicken Breast (boneless, skinless)
• 1 large Carrot (shredded)
• 1 Jalapeno Pepper, with Seeds (minced)
• 2 tsp fresh Thyme or Oregano (minced) (1 tsp if dried)
• 8 cups Chicken Broth (fat-free)
• 1 (15-oz) can Black Beans (drained)
• 6 cups Baby Spinach Leaves (packed)
• 1 (15-oz) can Tomatoes (diced)
• 7 tbsp Parmesan Cheese (grated, for garnishing)

Cooking Instructions:

• Heat a stockpot and add olive oil.
• Add white onions and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Add the chicken breast and cook for another 5 minutes or till the chicken is completely done.
• Now add carrot, garlic, jalapeno pepper and thyme. Stir for another 2 minutes.
• Add chicken broth to the preparation and increase the flame to high. Cook for 3 minutes.
• Now add black beans, tomatoes and spinach. Cover the pot and cook for 2 minutes.
• Garnish with parmesan cheese and serve hot.