High-Protein Chicken Piccata Soup is a light and satisfying soup. It is from the classic Italian cuisine. Simple and easy items are required to prepare this dish, which are available easily in supermarkets and are healthy as well. It contains chicken breast, garlic, capers, lemon zest, zucchini, celery, oregano, spinach, parsley, carrots, and seasonings. Serve this dish with roasted vegetables, zucchini noodles, and cauliflower rice for a flavorful combination. High-Protein Chicken Piccata Soup doesn’t contain any heavy cream or butter, so it is good for people with dairy allergies as well.
STATS:
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Cuisine: Italian
- Serving: 4
- Course: Soup
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving size: 1
EQUIPMENT:
- Chopping board
- Dutch oven
- Knife
- Ladle
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 chicken breasts
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 small onion
- 2 tbsp. capers
- Two tbsp. lemon juice
- ½ cup carrots slices
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt
- ½ cup celery
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
- 2 cups spinach
- ¼ cup parsley
- Black pepper
- 1 cup zucchini slices
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- Chicken is used to provide the protein content in the dish, and it will get soft as it simmers. Then shred them firmly so they distribute well in the dish.
CAPERS:
- It will add the tangy and savory taste like the real piccata dish. We have to wash them lightly if they taste too salty.
LEMON JUICE & ZEST:
- Include them lightly to the dish to add the bright taste and aroma. It will also balance the richness of the dish. It should be fresh for the strong taste and aroma.
CARROTS:
- It will add the sweet taste and color to the soup. It will balance the tangy flavor of this soup. Make equal slices, so they divide them uniformly in the soup.
CELERY:
- It adds a light and neutral taste and also provides the crunchiness in the soup. Make the small slices to divide them equally.
ZUCCHINI:
- Zucchini will add a light taste and texture to the soup. It also makes the soup low in carbs and adds fiber content. Make the equal slices so they cook at the same time.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Include the oil in the pan & heat it on a medium flame.
- Include the onions and garlic, and toss them till it gets aromatic and translucent.
- Include the chicken broth & allow it to boil gently.
- Then include the chicken breast along with black pepper, salt, and oregano.
- Decrease the flame and cook it for fifteen minutes on low flame till it gets cook.
- Reduce the heat and cook chicken for 15 minutes.
- Then include the carrots, capers, lemon juice, and celery, and zest in the soup.
- Simmer the soup for 8 to 10 minutes till they get tender.
- Include the spinach and cook for two minutes till it wilts.
- Sprinkle the parsley and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
LOW-CARB SIDES:
- Cauliflower rice
- Zucchini noodles
- Garlic sautéed spinach
BREAD:
- Crusty whole-grain bread
- Garlic toast
- Sourdough slices
PROTEINS:
- Boiled eggs
- Grilled chicken strips
- Cottage cheese
TOPPINGS:
- Grated Parmesan
- Lemon slices
- Red chili flakes
SALADS:
- Greek salad
- Caesar salad
- Arugula salad
SIDES:
- Steamed vegetables
- Roasted asparagus
- Green beans
BEVERAGES:
- Lemon water
- Herbal tea
- Sparkling water
TIPS:
- Add the rotisserie chicken to the soup to save time.
- Include the egg whites in soup to include the extra protein.
- Alter the quantity of the juice as we like.
- Don’t cook the vegetables for a long time so they don’t get mushy.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Pout the soup to the covered jar & store for four days.
FREEZER:
- Freeze the dish for more than 2 months.
FAQs:
How can I make them dairy-free?
- This soup doesn’t contain dairy if you don’t include the cheese.
Will I utilize chicken thighs to prepare this dish?
- Chicken thighs are also the best option to add flavor to the dish, though they will add more fat to it.
Is this soup perfect for a keto diet?
- Yes, this soup is good for a keto diet as it just contains 6g net carbs in one portion. Just omit the carrots if you are on the strict keto diet.
Will I include the pasta in it?
- Yes, we can easily include the pasta in the dish, though it will increase the carbs and decrease the protein content.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 280 kcal
Protein: 32 g
Total carbs: 8 g
Net carbs: 6 g
Fiber: 2 g
Fat: 10 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Potassium: 520 mg
Calcium: 90 mg
Iron: 1.5 mg
Vitamin A: 0.6 mg
Serving size: 1
Serving: 4
