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high protein soups

High Protein Soups: 5 Comforting Recipes for Cold Nights


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

A nutritious and filling soup packed with high protein ingredients.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup of lentils
  • 1 cup of diced chicken breast
  • 1 can of diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups of chicken broth
  • 1 cup of chopped spinach
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft.
  2. Add diced chicken and cook until browned.
  3. Stir in lentils, diced tomatoes, and chicken broth.
  4. Add cumin, salt, and pepper.
  5. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
  6. Add chopped spinach and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  7. Serve hot.

Notes

  • Adjust seasoning based on taste.
  • For vegetarian option, replace chicken with tofu.
  • This soup can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Soup
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 10g
  • Protein: 20g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: high protein soups, healthy soups, lentil soup, chicken soup