High Protein Classic Chicken Soup
Bring comfort and nourishment to your table with this High Protein Classic Chicken Soup, a hearty spin on the timeless favorite. Packed with tender pieces of chicken breast, wholesome vegetables like carrots, celery, and onion, and enriched with protein-rich chicken broth, this soup offers a satisfying and healthy meal for any day of the week. Seasoned with fragrant herbs like thyme and oregano, and featuring a hint of garlic for depth, every spoonful is bursting with cozy, homemade flavor. The addition of noodles brings a touch of heartiness, while fresh parsley adds a bright pop to its presentation. With a quick prep time of 15 minutes and a simmering cook time that lets the ingredients meld beautifully, this recipe is perfect for busy nights or meal prepping. Ideal for boosting energy or warming up on chilly days, this protein-packed chicken soup is sure to become a family favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 large carrots
- 3 stalks celery stalks
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 cup noodles or pasta
Instructions
Dice the chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces.
Peel and slice the carrots into thin rounds, slice the celery, and dice the onion. Mince the garlic cloves.
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until they are browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the chicken and set aside.
In the same pot, add the onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté the vegetables for about 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Pour the chicken broth into the pot and bring it to a simmer.
Add the browned chicken back into the pot along with bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Reduce the heat to low and cover the pot. Let the soup simmer for about 30 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
Add the noodles or pasta to the soup and cook for an additional 10 minutes or until the pasta is tender.
Remove the bay leaves from the soup before serving.
Taste the soup and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
188 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 6.0 g | 8% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.9 g | 5% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 28 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 1125 mg | 49% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 15.8 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.3 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.3 g | ||
| Protein | 17.2 g | 34% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 66 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 556 mg | 12% | |
*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.
