Chicken Veggie Soup Recipe

• 1 tbsp. butter or olive oil
• 2 large onions, sliced
• 2 or 3 fresh scallions, chopped
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
• 1/2 tsp. soy sauce
• 1/4 tsp. whole black peppercorns
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
• 1/2 tsp. dried thyme
• 6 large carrots, peeled and sliced
• 6 to 8 stalks celery
• 8 cans chicken broth
• 16 ounces fresh broccoli top florets
• 16 ounces fresh or frozen lima beans or cooked white beans
• 1 head escarole, washed and chopped
• cooked pasta, noodles or rice of your choice
• 1 lb boneless-skinless chicken breast

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