High-Protein Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup is a warm and healthy dish. It contains avocado oil, chicken, garlic, ginger, white miso, salt, chicken broth, egg noodles, frozen vegetables, scallions, and red pepper. This chicken noodle soup has no dairy in it, making it good for a keto diet. High-Protein Sick Day Chicken Noodle Soup prepares quickly in 40 minutes, perfect for a quick dinner or lunch. Serve this soup with garlic toast, grilled chicken, or green tea. This chicken soup stores nicely, perfect for preparing in advance and have 31g of protein.
STATS:
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Duration: Twenty-Five minutes
- Total Duration: Forty minutes
- Cuisine: American
- Course: Main Course, Soup
- Diet: High-Protein
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Servings: 6
EQUIPMENT:
- Dutch oven
- Wooden spoon
- Cutting board
- Sharp knife
- Ladle
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 tbsp. avocado oil
- 1 pound chicken breasts
- 1 tbsp. garlic
- 2 tsp. fresh ginger
- 1 tbsp. white miso
- ½ tsp. salt
- 8 cups chicken broth (unsalted)
- 3 cups whole-wheat egg noodles
- 1 cup mixed frozen vegetables
- 2 tbsp. scallions
- ¼ tsp. red pepper
INGREDIENT NOTES:
AVOCADO OIL:
- It is utilized to provide a light taste and high smoke point, so it is good for sautéing. It will add the good fat content to the soup.
CHICKEN BREAST:
- Chicken breast provides the protein without the additional fat content. Make the small pieces of the chicken so they can be cooked easily & quickly.
GARLIC & GINGER:
- Add the fresh ginger & garlic to provide the deep aroma and taste in the soup. Chop them well to spread them equally in the soup.
WHITE MISO:
- Miso is added to provide the indulgent umami taste with a light, sweet taste. Mix them well to be sure to dissolve well in the broth.
SALT:
- It is added to the soup to boost the soup taste. Add the salt as you like, and also according to the sodium level of the chicken broth.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- Chicken broth is utilized to make the tasty foundation of the soup. Use the unsalted broth to add the salt according to your liking.
WHOLE-WHEAT EGG NOODLES:
- Use the whole-wheat egg noodles to offer the fiber and texture. They will make the soup nutritious compared to the traditional noodles.
MIXED FROZEN VEGETABLES:
- Add the mixed vegetables to provide the color, vitamins, and minerals. You can add any mix containing green beans, peas, carrots, or corn.
SCALLIONS:
- They will offer a light onion taste and freshness. Add them on top before serving to make them more flavorful.
RED PEPPER:
- Use the red pepper flakes to offer the spice and more flavor. Sprinkle the red pepper as you like.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Add the avocado oil to a big pot and warm it on a moderate to high flame.
- Include the chicken in the pot and cook them for four to five minutes till they get lightly browned.
- Put the garlic & ginger to it & toss for 30 seconds till it gets aromatic.
- Include the salt and white miso and mix to cover the chicken.
- Add the chicken broth to it and wait for the soup to boil.
- Include the egg noodles in them and cook them as stated on the carton.
- Add the frozen vegetables in the last three to four minutes.
- When the noodles and chicken get cooked properly, put the pot on the shelf.
- Now add the soup to the vessels and sprinkle the scallions and red pepper flakes over them, and serve.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAD & ROLLS:
- Whole-Grain Dinner Rolls
- Sourdough Bread
- Garlic Bread
- Multigrain Bread
SALADS:
- Mixed Green Salad
- Cucumber Tomato Salad
- Kale Salad
- Spinach Salad
PROTEIN SIDES:
- Hard-Boiled Eggs
- Grilled Chicken Strips
- Turkey Slices
- Cottage Cheese
VEGETABLE SIDES:
- Roasted Broccoli
- Steamed Green Beans
- Roasted Carrots
- Sautéed Spinach
CRACKERS & CRISPS:
- Whole-Wheat Crackers
- Seed Crackers
- Rye Crisps
- Multigrain Crisps
TOPPINGS:
- Fresh Parsley
- Chopped Cilantro
- Lemon Wedges
- Extra Scallions
BEVERAGES:
- Ginger Tea
- Green Tea
- Herbal Tea
- Lemon Water
DESSERT:
- Baked Apples
- Fresh Berries
- Fruit Salad
- Greek Yogurt with Honey
TIPS:
- Add the rotisserie chicken to save time, and it is more convenient for us.
- Include the spinach or kale last to make them more nutritious.
- Cook noodles in a separate pan so they don’t get overcooked.
- Mix the miso properly to avoid the formation of clumps.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Cool the soup, then add it to the closed container & store for 4 days.
FREEZER:
- Don’t mix the noodles with the soup and freeze for three months.
FAQs:
Would I include the chicken thighs to prepare the soup?
- Yes, chicken thighs are the best substitute to provide a more flavorful and rich soup.
How to make the gluten-free soup?
- Use the gluten-free noodles for this purpose.
Which vegetables are good to add to this soup?
- We can include kale, carrots, corn, spinach, peas, and green beans.
How to make the spicy?
- You would include extra red pepper or hot sauce to prepare the spicy soup.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Protein: 31 g
Total Carbs: 24 g
Servings: 6
Net Carbs: 21 g
Calories: 320 kcal
Fiber: 3 g
Fat: 10 g
Sodium: 620 mg
Potassium: 620 mg
Serving Size: 1½ cups
Calcium: 60 mg
Iron: 2.5 mg
Vitamin A: 0.35 mg
