One-Pot High Protein Soup
This soup uses chicken and lentils to provide a high amount of protein in a simple, one-pot meal. It is suitable for quick weeknight dinners.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
- 400 g diced chicken breast
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 150 g red lentils
- 1 L chicken broth
- 200 g diced carrots
- 100 g spinach
- To taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot.
- Add chicken and cook until lightly browned.
- Add onion and garlic; cook for 3 minutes.
- Stir in lentils, carrots, and broth.
- Bring the mixture to a boil, then simmer for 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
- Stir in spinach and cook for 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper, then serve hot.
Notes
Testing confirmed the protein balance is strong while keeping the soup comforting and flavorful.