Description
A hearty and nutritious high protein soup recipe that warms you up and keeps you satisfied.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
- 1 cup lentils, rinsed
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a small amount of oil over medium heat.
- Add the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add the carrots and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes.
- Add the lentils, chicken, broth, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 30-40 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy your comforting soup.
Notes
- Substitute chicken with tofu for a vegetarian option.
- Add spinach or kale for more nutrients.
- Use low-sodium broth for a healthier choice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: high protein soups, hearty soup, nutritious soup