High-Protein Garlic-Miso Chicken Soup is a healthy and delicious soup. This soup has 330 kcal and 32 g of protein in a single serving. It contains olive oil, chicken shreds, garlic, carrots, onions, scallion slices, spinach, and white miso. This soup is completely dairy-free, as there is no use of butter or cream in it, so people with dairy allergies can easily consume this soup. This High-Protein Garlic-Miso Chicken Soup is prepared in 45 minutes, perfect for a quick lunch or dinner. Serve this soup with brown rice, cucumber salad, or roasted mushrooms. This soup stores nicely in the fridge or freezer, so it is perfect for meal prep.
STATS:
- Calories: 330 kcal
- Prep time: 15 minutes
- Serving size: 1 & ½ cups
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Diet: High-Protein
- Cuisine: Asian
- Total time: 45 minutes
- Course: Main Course
- Portion: 6
TOOLS:
- Wooden spoon
- Dutch oven
- Knife
- Ladle
- Mixing bowl
- Chopping board
INGREDIENTS:
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 5 small carrots
- 1 medium yellow onion
- ¼ tsp. salt
- 9 cups reduced-sodium chicken broth
- 6 medium cloves garlic
- 4 cups cooked white and dark meat chicken
- 12 ounces baby spinach
- 3 tbsp. white miso
- ¼ cup scallions
INGREDIENT NOTES:
CHICKEN:
- Add the mix of cooked dark and white chicken to add a soft texture and rich taste. We would also utilize rotisserie or leftover chicken to prepare this dish to save time, and it will be more convenient.
WHITE MISO:
- Add the white miso to include the real savory and light umami taste in the dish. Add some warm broth, then add it to the soup so it doesn’t form lumps.
GARLIC:
- Add the garlic to the soup to include the aroma, and it also pairs nicely with the chicken broth and miso.
CARROTS:
- Make the carrot slices thin to include in this miso soup, so they cook evenly and get tender easily.
BABY SPINACH:
- Add the baby spinach as it cooks quickly, and it also includes fiber, vitamin A, and color in the dish. We have to add the spinach at the end so its texture will not be ruined.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- Add the reduced-sodium chicken broth to make the soup tastier, and it will also allow us to add the salt as we like.
SCALLIONS:
- Add the fresh scallions to include the light onion taste in the soup. It will also provide crispiness in the soup.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add oil in a large pot & warm it on a moderate flame.
- Add the onion and carrot slices and cook them for five to seven minutes, mixing till they begin to get tender.
- Add the garlic & salt and cook for one minute till aromatic.
- Include the chicken broth and allow the mixture to boil gently.
- Lower the flame & leave it to get simmer for 15 minutes till the carrots get soft.
- Add the chicken shreds to the soup and let it simmer for five more minutes till heated through.
- Put the miso in a small vessel and add the ½ cup broth to it and whisk to make it smooth.
- Add the miso mixture to the soup and mix till smooth, and don’t boil the soup much after adding it.
- Include the baby spinach and cook it for one to two minutes till it wilts.
- Add the soup to the vessel and sprinkle the scallion slices on top, and serve the soup.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SIDE DISHES:
- Steamed Edamame
- Sesame Broccoli
- Roasted Mushrooms
SALADS:
- Asian Slaw
- Seaweed Salad
- Avocado Salad
TOPPINGS:
- Sesame Seeds
- Chili Flakes
- Nori Strips
BREAD & CRACKERS:
- Rice Crackers
- Sourdough Bread
- Multigrain toast
LIGHT ADDITIONS:
- Steamed Bok Choy
- Sautéed Green Beans
- Cucumber Slices
TIPS:
- We have to make the carrot slices thin, so they get soft quickly.
- Don’t boil the soup much after adding the miso.
- Mix the miso in hot broth, then add it to the soup so it mixes smoothly.
- Include the spinach at the end so it gets soft & it also keeps its color.
- Increase the shredded chicken lightly to add more protein.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Cool the soup, then add it to the vessel and store it for four days.
FREEZER:
- Add the soup in a tight box and freeze it for three months.
FAQs:
Will I add the rotisserie chicken in the soup?
- Yes, we would easily include the rotisserie chicken in it; it saves time and is a more convenient option for us.
Could I add a different miso variety?
- Yes, include the yellow or red miso, though they have a stronger and more distinct taste than the white one.
Does this soup contain dairy?
- No, this soup doesn’t contain dairy.
How to make this soup filling?
- You can serve this soup with quinoa, edamame, or brown rice for this purpose.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 330 kcal
Net carbs: 11 g
Iron: 3 mg
Total carbs: 15 g
Vitamin A: 1,500 µg RAE
Serving size: 1 & ½ cups
Fiber: 4 g
Calcium: 115 mg
Protein: 32 g
Sodium: 780 mg
Serving: 6
Potassium: 650 mg
