Pepperoncini Chicken Noodle Soup
This Pepperoncini Chicken Noodle Soup delivers 49g protein and 439 calories per serving, hitting your daily target without excess calories. Quick-preps 4 servings on the stovetop, making it ideal for rotating through your meal prep schedule. The tangy pepperoncini base keeps protein intake consistent while staying under typical calorie budgets for fat loss phases.
Ingredients
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Yellow Onion
- •Carrots
- •Celery
- •Garlic(240g)
- •Low Sodium Chicken Broth(1920g)
- •Chicken Breast, Grilled(480g)
- •Peperoncini, Pickled, Drained(120g)
- •1 bay leaf
- •Pasta, Ditalini, White, Dry(113g)
- •sea salt and freshly-cracked black pepper
- •Optional: Chopped Fresh Chives, Basil And/Or Parsley
Instructions
- 1Heat oil in a large stockpot over medium-high heat. Add onion and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add carrots, celery and garlic and cook for 3 more minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 2Add chicken stock, shredded chicken, pepperoncini peppers, bay leaf, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the soup reaches a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium to maintain a stead simmer, and stir in the pasta. Continue cooking until the pasta reaches al dente.
- 3Taste and season with salt, pepper, and/or extra pepperoncini peppers as needed. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
- 4Serve soup warm, garnished with any desired toppings. Or let the soup cool to room temperature, then transfer it to a sealed container and refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition — Per Serving
439
calories
49g
protein
8g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 43g
- Saturated fat
- 1.9g
- Sodium
- 1127 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.9g
4 servings per batch · ~722g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Pepperoncini Chicken Noodle Soup have per serving?
Each serving contains 49g of protein and only 439 calories, with 8g fat and 43g carbs. This is one of the leanest high-protein options available, making it efficient for hitting protein targets without excess calories.
How long does Pepperoncini Chicken Noodle Soup take to make?
This quick prep soup yields 4 servings on the stovetop, making it ideal for batch-cooking a full week of lunches or light dinners. One cooking session covers multiple meal prep days.
Is Pepperoncini Chicken Noodle Soup good for fat loss?
At 439 calories and 49g protein per serving, this recipe is highly effective for fat loss phases where you need protein satiety without calorie density. The low 8g fat and carb-controlled macros make it a go-to meal for cutting.
