44-clove garlic (and chicken) soup
This 44-Clove Garlic and Chicken Soup delivers 50g protein and 536 calories per serving across 4 servings in quick stovetop time. One serving covers roughly one-third of daily protein requirements for most lifters, making it viable as a standalone meal or training fuel. Batch portions well and maintains macros across the full container.
Ingredients
- •Garlic
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Unsalted Butter(30g)
- •Yellow Onion(480g)
- •Thyme, Fresh(8g)
- •Garlic
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(840g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(480g)
- •Cream, Heavy Whipping(120g)
- •Parmesan Cheese(120g)
Grated Parmesan — the shelf-stable canister is fine for cooking.
- •salt and freshly-ground black pepper
- •Lemon
Instructions
- 1Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 26 garlic cloves in small glass baking dish. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt and pepper; toss to coat. Cover baking dish tightly with foil and bake until garlic is golden brown and tender, about 45 minutes. Cool. Squeeze garlic between fingertips to release cloves. Transfer cloves to small bowl.
- 2Melt butter in heavy large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and thyme and cook until onions are translucent, about 6 minutes. Add roasted garlic and 18 raw garlic cloves and cook 3 minutes. Add chicken stock; cover and simmer until garlic is very tender, about 20 minutes. Working in batches, puree soup in blender until smooth. Return soup to saucepan; add shredded chicken and cream, and bring to simmer. Season with salt and freshly-ground black pepper.
- 3Divide grated cheese among 4 bowls and ladle soup over. Squeeze juice of 1 lemon wedge into each bowl and serve.
Nutrition — Per Serving
536
calories
50g
protein
37g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 17g
- Saturated fat
- 13.8g
- Sodium
- 891 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.3g
4 servings per batch · ~527g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does 44-clove garlic and chicken soup have per serving?
Each serving provides 50g of protein with 536 calories, delivering a solid protein-to-calorie ratio for hitting daily targets. Macro breakdown is 37g fat and 17g carbs per serving.
How long does 44-clove garlic and chicken soup take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and makes 4 servings, allowing you to batch-cook a full week's worth of soup-based meals efficiently.
Is 44-clove garlic and chicken soup good for muscle gain?
At 50g protein per serving, this soup supports muscle gain phases, though the 37g fat and 536 calories per serving means portions should be tracked carefully if you're managing total daily intake.
