High-Protein Chicken Soup: 5 Warming Bowls With 35 g+ Protein
Chicken soup is the classic when it is cold outside or you feel run down. With plenty of chicken breast and an egg or noodles, one bowl brings 35 g of protein or more – warming, light and very filling.
The trick for more protein is simple: more meat in the bowl. 150 g of chicken breast brings about 35 g of protein. Cook the broth from a whole chicken or chicken legs for flavour, then add extra breast meat.
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The formula (per bowl)
- 150 g cooked chicken breast, shredded
- Broth: chicken stock with carrot, celery, leek and parsley
- Extras: noodles, rice, an egg or white beans
- Season with salt, pepper, a little lemon and fresh herbs.
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1. Classic chicken noodle soup
Chicken broth with vegetables, shredded chicken breast and noodles. Roughly 38 g protein per bowl.
2. Egg drop chicken soup
A beaten egg stirred into the hot soup at the end – silky and quick. Roughly 40 g protein per bowl.
3. Lemon chicken soup with rice
Greek-style with lemon, egg and rice (avgolemono). Roughly 38 g protein per bowl.
4. Chicken soup with white beans
White beans instead of noodles – more fibre and protein. Roughly 42 g protein per bowl.
5. Asian chicken soup
Ginger, soy sauce, pak choi and rice noodles. Roughly 36 g protein per bowl.
Meal prep tip
Cook a big pot and freeze the broth with the meat in portions. Cook noodles fresh so they do not go soft. More warming bowls: high-protein soups, split pea soup and high-protein stews.
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Frequently asked questions
How much protein does chicken soup have?
A bowl with 150 g chicken breast has roughly 35 to 40 g of protein.
Is chicken soup good when you have a cold?
It is warming, provides fluid and salt and is easy to eat. It does not replace medical advice if you feel very unwell.
Can I freeze chicken soup?
Yes, without the noodles for up to 3 months.
Protein values are approximate and vary by brand and portion. If you have a medical condition or food allergy, check with a doctor or dietitian before changing your diet.
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