Description

This chicken and veggie protein soup is a quick 30-minute macro-friendly meal rich in lean protein and fresh vegetables. Perfect for weeknight dinners and meal prep, it delivers comforting flavor without compromising nutrition.

Ingredients

Scale

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast diced

1 small onion chopped

2 garlic cloves minced

2 carrots sliced

2 celery stalks diced

1 cup chopped zucchini

4 cups low-sodium chicken broth

1/2 cup cooked quinoa

salt to taste

pepper to taste

thyme to taste

fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

1. heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium heat

2. add diced chicken and sear until lightly browned

3. add onion garlic carrots and celery cook until softened

4. pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer

5. stir in zucchini cooked quinoa salt pepper and thyme

6. simmer until vegetables are tender

7. garnish with parsley and serve warm

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: soup
Method: stovetop
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 290
Fat: 6
Carbohydrates: 22
Protein: 34

Keywords: 30-minute soups, macro-friendly soups, chicken soup, healthy soup, weeknight dinner, comfort food