Description
Delicious and easy high protein soup recipes to fuel your day. These nourishing bowls are packed with protein and essential nutrients, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cubed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 (15-ounce) can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add cubed chicken breasts and cook until browned. Pour in chicken broth, ensuring chicken is submerged. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until chicken is cooked through.
- Stir in chickpeas, thyme, salt, and pepper. Simmer for another 10 minutes to meld flavors. Add spinach or kale for extra nutrients if desired.
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu or tempeh.
- Roasting vegetables before adding to the soup enhances their flavor.
- Add a squeeze of lemon juice for extra brightness.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days or freeze for longer storage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350 Kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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