Description
Easy High Protein Soup Recipe with Chicken and Veggies is a cozy, nourishing one-pot meal that fuels busy days. Tender chicken, potatoes, carrots, peas, and aromatics simmer in halal gluten-free broth, finished with milk for a silky texture. This comforting soup is quick to make, freezer-friendly, and ideal for weeknights or post-workout meals, delivering robust flavor and satisfying protein in every bowl. Perfect for lunches too.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup diced potatoes
- 4 cups halal, gluten-free chicken broth
- 1 cup milk or unsweetened almond milk
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp dried parsley
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt, adjust to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp water
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook for 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add chicken, potatoes, chicken broth, thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat and simmer for 20–25 minutes until chicken is cooked through and vegetables are tender.
- Remove chicken, shred it with two forks, then return it to the pot.
- Stir in peas and milk.
- Add cornstarch slurry and simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve warm.
Notes
- This soup uses halal, gluten-free chicken broth. If you can’t find halal broth, use a certified halal stock.
- To make dairy-free, use plant-based milk such as unsweetened almond milk; the soup will be lighter.
- For a thicker soup, whisk in a little more cornstarch slurry at the end.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days or freeze for 2–3 months. Reheat gently.
- You can add more vegetables like corn, green beans, or mushrooms for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 45 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
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