High-Protein Ginger Chicken Soup is a creamy & healthy soup. This soup is tastier, and everyone will love this soup. It contains carrots, fresh ginger, chicken breasts, chicken broth, red potatoes, frozen spinach, coriander, cumin, tamari, and extra-virgin olive oil. This simple and easy soup has chicken breasts in it, so it is not appropriate for a vegetarian or vegan diet. We have to utilize plant-based protein instead for this purpose. We can easily prepare this soup for later use as it stores perfectly in the fridge and freezer. Serve this High-Protein Ginger Chicken Soup with whole-grain toast, brown rice, quinoa salad, and cucumber salad.
STATS:
- Caloric count: 365 kcal
- Prep Duration: Fifteen minutes
- Serving size: 2 cups
- Cook time: 35 minutes
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Course: Main Course, Soup
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Ladle
- Cutting board
- Large Dutch oven
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
- Wooden spoon
- Measuring cups
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 3 carrots — medium
- 2 tbsp. fresh ginger
- 1½ tsp. coriander — ground
- 1 tsp. cumin powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1½ pounds chicken breasts
- 6 cups unsalted chicken broth
- 2 medium red potatoes
- 1 package spinach
- 1½ tsp. tamari — reduced-sodium
INGREDIENT NOTES:
OLIVE OIL:
- Add the olive oil to sauté the vegetables and spices. It adds a mild fruity flavor and helps create a flavorful base for the soup.
CARROTS:
- Fresh carrots add natural sweetness, color, and a pleasant tender texture. Make the equal size pieces to cook them in equal time.
FRESH GINGER:
- Freshly minced ginger provides the soup with its signature warm, slightly spicy flavor. Fresh ginger works particularly well with chicken and earthy spices.
CORIANDER & CUMIN:
- These spices add earthy, aromatic depth to the broth without overpowering the ginger.
CHICKEN BREASTS:
- Chicken breasts are the primary foundation of lean protein. Cut the noticeable fat then cook and avoid cooking them for long time to keep the chicken soft.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- Unsalted chicken broth allows you to control the sodium level while providing a savory soup base.
RED POTATOES:
- Red potatoes add satisfying carbohydrates and body to the soup. Dice them into bite-sized pieces to cook them equally.
SPINACH:
- Frozen chopped spinach is convenient and adds color, fiber, and nutrients. We don’t have to defrost the spinach before adding in the soup.
TAMARI:
- Reduced-sodium tamari adds umami and savory flavor. Add it toward the end so you can adjust the seasoning without making the soup overly salty.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the oil in the Dutch oven and warm it on the moderate flame.
- Include the carrots and cook them for four to five minutes and mix them till it get soft.
- Add the coriander, salt, and cumin, & heat for one minute till aromatic.
- Then add the chicken and chicken broth and let the mixture come to a gentle boil.
- Now decrease the flame to low & let the soup simmer for 15 minutes.
- Include the red potato dice and continue to simmer for ten to 12 minutes till the potatoes get almost soft & the chicken gets cooked.
- Add the chicken to the broth & leave for some time, then chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Now simmer the soup for another three to five minutes by mixing it till the spinach gets heated and the potatoes get completely soft.
- Add the soup to the vessel & serve warm.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
GARNISHES:
- Fresh ginger
- Sesame seeds
- Lime wedges
SIDE DISHES:
- Brown Rice
- Whole-Grain Toast
- Quinoa Salad
TOPPINGS:
- Chili flakes
- Fresh herbs
- Lime zest
ADDITIONS:
- Steamed Edamame
- Roasted Broccoli
- Asian Slaw
TIPS:
- Include a small quantity of grated ginger to offer the strong ginger aroma & taste.
- You can alter the soup texture with some chicken broth if required.
- Shred the chicken in small pieces to distribute the protein in the soup.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Cool the soup, and then add it to the box and store for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Include the soup in the box & freeze it for three months.
FAQs:
Will I utilize the fresh spinach to make this soup?
- Yes, we can easily utilize the fresh spinach to make this soup, but add it at the end and simmer till it wilts.
Can I add the chicken thighs to the soup?
- Yes, add the chicken thighs to the soup to make the soup more delicious, though it will increase the calories slightly.
Could I include extra veggies in the soup?
- Yes, include the Bok Choy, mushrooms, celery, bell pepper, or zucchini in the soup to make it healthier & flavorful.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 365 kcal
Net carbs: 26 g
Total carbs: 32 g
Fiber: 6 g
Protein: 42 g
Serving size: Â 2 cups
Fat: 12 g
Saturated fat: 2 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Calcium: 105 mg
Iron: 3 mg
Vitamin A: 850 µg RAE
Potassium: 1,050 mg
Servings: 6
