Classic Chicken Noodle Soup
Classic Chicken Noodle Soup provides 58g protein and 730 calories per serving — substantial enough for a standalone meal or dinner base. Batch-preps 6 servings quickly on the stovetop, covering multiple days while rotating flavors. Maintain high protein without monotonous meal structures.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(30g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Carrots(240g)
- •Celery(240g)
- •Garlic(10g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(1920g)
- •2 bay leaves
- •Thyme, Fresh(8g)
- •Rosemary, Fresh(8g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(720g)
- •Pasta, Egg Noodles, Dry(720g)
- •salt ‘n’ freshly-ground black pepper
Instructions
- 1In a large pot, heat olive oil (or butter) over medium-heat. Add onions, carrots, celery and garlic, and saute for 8-10 minutes or until onions are translucent.
- 2Add in the chicken stock, bay leaves, thyme, and rosemary and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 30-45 minutes (or until veggies are completely soft). Add in chicken, then season to taste with salt and (lots of!) freshly-ground black pepper.
- 3Meanwhile, fill a medium-sized pot with water and add at least 1 Tbsp. salt, then bring to a boil. Add noodles (fresh or dried) and cook according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, then add the noodles to the soup pot. Remove bay leaves, then serve.
- 4(Optional: If you like a less-brothy soup, feel free to cook the noodles in with the soup broth. I get annoyed when they soak up all of that delicious broth, but others may like a chunkier soup.)
Nutrition — Per Serving
730
calories
58g
protein
14g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 92g
- Saturated fat
- 3.4g
- Sodium
- 564 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 6.1g
6 servings per batch · ~649g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Classic Chicken Noodle Soup have per serving?
Each serving contains 58g of protein and 730 calories with 14g fat and 92g carbs. This is one of the highest carb-to-fat ratios in the library, making it carb-forward.
How long does Classic Chicken Noodle Soup take to prep?
It's marked as quick prep and yields 6 servings, so a single stovetop batch provides meals for most of the week. The soup format means minimal portioning work after cooking.
Is Classic Chicken Noodle Soup good for muscle gain?
At 58g protein and 92g carbs per serving with 730 calories, this recipe is excellent for muscle gain phases and post-workout recovery. The high carbohydrate content replenishes glycogen while the protein supports muscle protein synthesis.
