Warm Hearth High Protein Soup (Printable)
Hearty soup with chicken, beans, and vegetables perfect for cozy meals.
# List of ingredients:
→ Proteins
01 - 14 oz skinless chicken breast, diced
02 - 1 can (14 oz) low-sodium white beans, drained and rinsed
→ Vegetables
03 - 1 large onion, diced
04 - 2 carrots, peeled and sliced
05 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
06 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
07 - 5 oz baby spinach
→ Liquids
08 - 5 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
→ Spices & Seasonings
09 - 1 tsp dried thyme
10 - 1 tsp dried oregano
11 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
12 - 1/4 tsp black pepper
13 - 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
→ Fats
14 - 1 tbsp olive oil
→ Optional Garnish
15 - Fresh parsley, chopped
16 - Lemon wedges
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add diced chicken breast and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until lightly browned.
02 - Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
03 - Stir in garlic, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
04 - Pour in the broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 15 minutes.
05 - Add the beans and simmer for another 10 minutes.
06 - Stir in baby spinach and cook until just wilted, about 2 minutes.
07 - Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley and a squeeze of lemon if desired. Serve hot.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The way the smoked paprika dances with thyme creates this incredible depth that tastes like it simmered all day, even though it comes together in under an hour
- Every bowl delivers 38 grams of protein without that heavy, weighed-down feeling that usually comes with high-protein meals
02 -
- Adding spinach too early is the number one mistake, turning it into an unappealing olive green mess
- Letting the soup rest for 5 minutes off the heat before serving allows the flavors to settle and meld together
03 -
- Chopping all your vegetables into similar sizes ensures even cooking and a better texture in every bite
- Letting the chicken develop color in step one is worth the extra few minutes for the depth it adds