High Protein Chicken Soup
A nourishing and high-protein chicken soup packed with lean chicken breast, vegetables, and legumes, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
3 celery stalks, diced
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
8 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 medium boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 12 ounces), cut into bite-sized pieces
1 cup dry lentils, rinsed
1 cup chopped kale, stems removed
1/2 cup frozen peas
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Juice of 1/2 lemon
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic, dried thyme, dried oregano, black pepper, and salt. Stir and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
Add the chicken pieces and lentils to the pot. Reduce the heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, or until the lentils and chicken are cooked through.
Stir in the chopped kale and frozen peas. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the kale is wilted and peas are heated through.
Remove the pot from heat and stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice.
Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Serve hot and enjoy your high protein chicken soup.