Chicken soups are a comforting and beloved meal that many people turn to during the cooler months. Whether you’re feeling ill or just need to be warmed up from the inside, these protein-rich soups are the perfect option! Some individuals also want to use the colder season to slim down, and there’s nothing better than a bowl of chicken soup to help you do just that!
We gathered six of our favorite chicken soup recipes you should make this season because they can aid in losing weight and getting lean. Some of them include high-protein chicken tortilla soup, creamy chicken tortellini soup, and more. Read on to discover all six!
@johnnyhadac Chicken Tortilla Soup Enjoy the recipe!2 jalapeño peppers, 1 red onion, 1 green pepper 4 tablespoons minced garlic 30 oz of diced tomato 2 cans low sodium corn 15 oz tomato sauce 30 oz chicken stock 3 lbs chicken breast 1 can rinsed black beans 1 packet of taco seasoning 2 cups fiesta blend cheese 1 serving is 2 cups and is 420 calories with 52 g of protein Total Weight Loss 2.0 has a LAUNCHED Over 200 updated recipes, new tip sheets, and everything you need to maximize 2024!! #weightloss #mealprep #simplerecipe#simplerecipe #breakfast #diet #food #nutrition #easyrecipe #fatloss #lowcalorie #lowcal #health #muscledummies #life #reels #instareels #reelsofinstagram original sound – Johnny Hadac
1. High-protein chicken tortilla soup
Johnny Hadac, who specializes in weight loss-friendly recipes, shared a high-protein chicken tortilla soup that can help you lose “10 pounds a month.” What’s even better is it will last you all week long and is “simple and cheap,” as Johnny says.
He says that 1 serving is only 420 calories with 52 grams of protein.
Ingredients: 2 jalapeño peppers, 1 red onion, 1 green pepper, 4 tablespoons minced garlic, 30 oz of diced tomato, 2 cans low sodium corn, 15 oz tomato sauce, 30 oz chicken stock, 3 lbs. chicken breast, 1 can rinsed black beans, 1 packet of taco seasoning, and 2 cups fiesta blend cheese.
@makayla_thomas_fit Can soup sunday plz be a thing—and yes you can absolutely have tortellini on a weight loss journey this one pot soup is PERFECT for fall + actually turns out to be pretty low cal/carb, and higher protein too macros at the end! Most similar to my creamy tuscan soup in fitish cookbook #mealprep #healthymeals #quickmeals #easymeals #healthyrecipes #caloriedeficit #mealsforweightloss #fallrecipes #easysoup #tortellinisoup In The Mood – Glenn Miller
2. Creamy chicken tortellini soup
Makayla, a food and fitness blogger, shared her favorite fall soup, which she says is “low calorie, low carb, and higher protein too.”
The ingredients she uses, such as seasonings like garlic, chili powder, cumin, chicken broth, shredded chicken, light cream, cheese, and skim mozzarella, are all full of flavor without the excessive calories.
The seasonings boost your metabolism, the broth will add volume to the meal, the chicken is perfect for protein, and the light dairy options all have reduced fat content.
@dr.rachelpaul About 450 calories for a HUGE bowl! #easyrecipe #easyrecipes #weightlossrecipes #weightlossrecipe #comfortfood #comfortmeal #comfortmeals #onepotmeals #chickennoodlesoup #chickensoup #chickensouprecipe #soupseason original sound – Dr. Rachel Paul, PhD, RD
3. Classic chicken noodle soup
Dr. Rachel Paul posts simple weight loss and meal plans on her TikTok. She shared her take on the classic and traditional chicken noodle soup that is only “450 calories for a HUGE bowl.”
Ingredients: 3 chicken thighs, 4 cups chicken broth, 3/4 cup dry pasta, 9 medium carrots, 1 1/2 cups celery, 3 small onions, 1 tablespoon avocado oil, 1 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic, thyme, pepper, and salt.
@lucysallysommer I always make this for my loved ones when they are sad or ill. GOLDEN CHICKEN SOUP ~ food for the soul Ingredients serves 3-4 Olive oil 1 onion, diced 1 carrot, diced 3 cloves garlic minced 1 tsp turmeric Rosemary stalk (or finely chop leaves) 2-3 bay leaves Pinch chilli flakes (optional) 1.L chicken broth Generous pinch of salt and pepper 1 lemon, juice ½ cup stelline (star pasta) 2 cups shredded chicken 1 cup frozen Peas Serve with parmesan and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil Method 1. In a dutch oven, or a deep saucepan, cook onions and carrots in some olive oil and a pinch of salt until soft and translucent. Add the garlic and then stir in the turmeric, rosemary, bay leaves and chilli flakes. 2. Pour in the stock, season and cover with a lid. Bring the soup to a simmer then once simmering, reduce the heat and simmer on low with the lid on until the carrots start to become tender. 3. Add the lemon juice and stir. Then add the stelline, peas and chicken and let this cook slowly until the stelline is cooked. 4. Remove from the heat and serve with a generous grating of parmesan and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil. Tip: I recommend using a good quality chicken broth #foodforthesoul #chickensouprecipe #healthysouprecipes #healthychickenrecipe #pastina Jacob and the Stone – Emile Mosseri
4. Golden chicken soup
Lucy (@lucysallysommer) posted her viral golden chicken soup recipe, which she says she cooks for anyone that feels “ill.” Her healthy soup option has tons of anti-inflammatory ingredients, and she also recommends using good-quality chicken broth for the best flavor.
Ingredients: Olive oil, 1 onion diced, 1 carrot diced, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 teaspoon turmeric, Rosemary stalk (or finely chop leaves), 2-3 bay leaves, pinch chili flakes (optional), 1.L chicken broth, generous pinch of salt and pepper, 1 lemon juice, ½ cup stelline (star pasta), 2 cups shredded chicken, 1 cup frozen peas, parmesan and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil.
@lucysallysommer AVGOLEMONO It doesnt get much better than this – my take on the classic Greek chicken, lemon & rice soup. Ingredients (serves 4-5) 1.3L good quality chicken broth 2 bay leaves Zest of 1 lemon 1 tsp black pepper 1 cup long grain rice, rinse first Juice of 1 lemon 2 large eggs 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded Serve with a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil (for those healthy fats) and some dill fronds. 1. To a large pot with a lid, add the chicken stock and place on a medium heat. When hot but not boiling, add the rice, bay leaves, lemon zest and pepper. Give everything a stir and cover. Bring to a steady simmer and cook the rice for about 10 minutes or until tender. 2. Remove from the heat. 3. Make the egg mixture by cracking two eggs into a bowl and whisking until combined and it starts to bubble. Add the lemon juice, whisking between each half. 4. Slowly whisk in 3 large spoonfuls of the broth into the egg mixture (make sure the broth isn’t boiling hot at this point). This will help bring it to temperature. 5. Stir the egg mixture into the pot and cook over a low heat, stirring constantly. Add the chicken and warm through for a couple of minutes until you reach the desired temperature. Do not simmer or bring to a boil as the soup may curdle. 6. Serve immediately with sprigs of dill and some extra virgin olive oil #avgolemono #healthyrecipes #healthysoup #cholesterol #reducecholesterol #eggrecipe #highproteinmeals Brockley – Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs
5. Greek chicken, lemon, and rice soup
While soups can offer a range of health benefits such as supporting your immune system, being rich in nutrients, and easy digestion, Lucy shares another chicken soup recipe she makes for her parents that help to lower their cholesterol: Greek chicken, lemon, and rice soup.
The use of chicken and chicken broth offer a source of lean protein, while long-grain rice adds a healthy carb option for energy levels.
@chacekitchen Marry Me Chicken Noodle Soup INGREDIENTS: -2 large carrots, chopped -3 celery stalks, chopped -1 yellow onion, chopped -1 small parsnip, chopped -8 garlic cloves, minced -6 tsp chicken bouillon -6 cups water -1/2 lb noodle of choice (I like small thick noodle for this recipe so I used tubetti rigati) -1 lb chicken (or 2 chicken breasts). You can also use rotisserie chicken if you want to skip cooking the chicken. -4-5 tbsp chopped sun dried tomatoes (I used ones from a jar) -4 tbsp tomato paste -1 tbsp of oil from the sun dried tomato jar -2 tbsp olive oil -1 tbsp butter -1/2 tsp dried oregano -1 tsp Italian seasoning -1 tsp dried parsley -1/2 tsp dried basil -1 tsp salt -1/2 tsp pepper -1/2 tsp red pepper flakes -3/4 cup cream -handful fresh parsley, chopped -handful of fresh basil, chopped -freshly grated parmesan cheese, to top DIRECTIONS: -Heat up 1 tbsp olive oil in a dutch oven or pot over medium high heat. Once pan is hot, add your chicken breasts (seasoned with a little salt and pepper). -Cook for about 3-4 minutes undisturbed before flipping. Cook the other side for about 3-4 minutes on medium/high heat, before turning heat down to medium/low to let the chicken cook through (maybe about 5 more minutes?) without burning the outside. Once chicken is cooked through (use a meat thermometer or cut into it to check), remove from heat and set aside. Once it cools, you will want to cut into small bite size pieces. You can also cube before cooking if you want it to cook faster. -Heat up 1 tbsp olive oil and 1 tbsp sun dried tomato oil in your pot you used to cook the chicken. -Once your pan is hot, sauté the onions for a minute or so before adding in the celery, carrots, and parsnip. Sprinkle a little salt on the veggies to help the reduce moisture. Saute for about 5 minutes or until they start to soften. -Create a space in the pan, add the butter and garlic directly into the butter. Cook for a few more minutes, stirring so garlic doesn’t burn. -Add in tomato paste. Stir in and let cook for a few minutes or until the tomato paste starts to turn a slightly darker color. -Stir in sun dried tomatoes. -Stir in chicken bouillon. -Add water and stir. -Add seasonings (salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, dried parsley, dried basil, dried oregano, red pepper flakes). -Bring to a boil, reduce to a simmer, cover, and let cook for about 10 min. -Add heavy cream -Make sure soup is back to a boil before adding in your pasta. -Cook according to package (al dente). -When pasta has a minute or so left, add in your cubed, cooked chicken. -Add in fresh parsley, fresh basil, and parmesan cheese. #soup #soupseason #soupszn #souprecipe #dinner #dinnerinspo #dinnerideas #dinnerrecipe #recipe #mealinspo #mealidea #cooking #marrymechicken Wondering Why – The Red Clay Strays
6. Marry me chicken noodle soup
You’ve probably heard of marry me chicken pasta, but did you know there’s a marry me chicken noodle soup? That’s right! Impress your loved one with this healthy, high-protein, creamy marry me chicken noodle soup that will have them professing their love for you while getting them in shape as well!
TikToker Chace (chacekitchen) shared her viral recipe in the TikTok above with the ingredients and instruction in the caption.
