Chicken Noodle Soup
This Chicken Noodle Soup contains 8g protein and 225 calories per serving — a low-protein option best used as a side or broth-based accent to larger meals. Quick-preps 6 servings on the stovetop, making it a bulk-friendly addition for lifters who want volume without adding significant macros. Use this to increase meal volume during cutting phases or as a complement to higher-protein entrées.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Carrots
- •Celery
- •Chicken Thigh, Bone-In, Skin-On
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth
- •Chicken Bouillon, Dry
- •Green Beans(198g)
- •Corn, Sweet, Canned, Drained(180g)
- •Spinach(113g)
- •1/2 quart water (as needed)
- •Pasta, Vermicelli, Dry(170g)
- •1 pinch salt (to taste)
- •1 pinch cracked pepper (to taste)
- •Parsley, Fresh(60g)
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Cook onion for 2 minutes, then add garlic, celery and carrots; cook for 5 minutes.
- 2Add the chicken thighs, broth (stock), crushed bouillon, green beans and corn kernels. Top up with water if needed to cover all of the ingredients.
- 3Increase heat and bring to a boil for about 4 minutes. Reduce heat, partially cover the pot with a lid, and allow to simmer for 20 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- 4Transfer chicken to a plate and shred the meat; discard the bones.
- 5Add the chicken back into the soup along with the noodles. Cover and cook for 6-8 minutes while stirring occasionally to separate noodles.
- 6Stir in the spinach leaves and allow to wilt in the soup (about 3 minutes, pressing leaves into the liquid with the tip of a wooden spoon). Mix parsley through. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
- 7Serve warm.
Nutrition — Per Serving
225
calories
8g
protein
4g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 42g
- Saturated fat
- 0.6g
- Sodium
- 93 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 4.0g
6 servings per batch · ~163g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Chicken Noodle Soup have per serving?
Each serving contains 8g of protein and 225 calories with 4g fat and 42g carbs. This is a lighter option better suited as a side or starter rather than a standalone meal for protein targets.
How long does Chicken Noodle Soup take to make?
This recipe qualifies as quick prep and yields 6 servings, meaning you can batch-prep a full week of soup portions in minimal active time. The stovetop method keeps equipment and cleanup minimal.
Is Chicken Noodle Soup good for fat loss?
At 225 calories per serving with only 8g protein, this recipe works better as a low-calorie side dish or appetizer during a fat loss phase rather than as your primary protein source. Pair it with a higher-protein main to maximize satiety.
