Heart-Healthy Chicken Collagen Soup
Nourish your body and soul with our Heart-Healthy Chicken Collagen Soup, the perfect blend of wholesome ingredients and wellness-boosting nutrients. Packed with protein-rich boneless chicken thighs, hydrating low-sodium chicken broth, and powerhouse vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach, this soup offers a comforting yet energizing meal. The addition of collagen powder elevates its health benefits, promoting joint, skin, and gut health, while aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf enhance the flavor profile. A finishing touch of fresh parsley and zesty lemon juice brightens each bowl, creating a dish that's both refreshing and satisfying. Ready in under an hour and low in sodium, this collagen-rich soup is ideal for anyone aiming to support heart health or enjoy a nutrient-filled, restorative meal.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium, diced onion
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 3 medium, sliced carrots
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 scoops collagen powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.
Add the sliced carrots and celery, cooking for another 3 minutes.
Place the chicken thighs in the pot, pouring in the low-sodium chicken broth to cover the chicken.
Stir in the collagen powder, bay leaf, dried thyme, black pepper, and salt.
Bring the soup to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low and simmer for 30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
Remove the chicken thighs from the pot; shred them using two forks and return them to the pot.
Add the fresh spinach to the soup, stirring until wilted.
Mix in the lemon juice and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper if needed.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1096 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 47.4 g | 61% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.9 g | 55% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 385 mg | 128% | |
| Sodium | 2691 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.5 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.8 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.9 g | ||
| Protein | 111.3 g | 223% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 460 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 9.4 mg | 52% | |
| Potassium | 3123 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
