Fitness Chicken Soup Made with Chicken Thighs
Perfect for Bodybuilding and Dieting
Nothing compares to a real homemade chicken soup. However, sometimes I don’t want to buy a whole chicken because I know not every part will be used. Chicken thighs are a perfect alternative to a whole hen. They may even be slightly lower in fat. From a protein perspective, they are ideal for bodybuilding and dieting. The skin and bones on the thighs provide that rich flavor people expect from a traditional soup. Feel free to add any leftover vegetables you have at home. However, you should skip the noodles if you want to keep it truly diet-friendly. Don’t worry – it will still taste delicious!
Fitness Chicken Soup Made with Chicken Thighs
Perfect for bodybuilding and dieting
Ingredients
- 3 chicken thighs
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 3 carrots
- 1 parsley root
- 1 small celeriac or celery stalk
- 1 Hungarian sweet yellow pepper (or banana pepper / Cubanelle pepper)
- 1 tomato
- 1 csomó 1 bunch fresh parsley
- 1-2 tablespoons salt
- 10 whole black peppercorns
Instructions
- Clean the chicken thighs and place them in the bottom of a large pot, then pour cold water over them. Bring the water to a boil and remove the foam that forms on the surface using a spoon or strainer.
- Once no more foam appears, reduce the heat to low, add the salt and the whole peppercorns.
- Simmer gently over low heat for 1-2 hours. Halfway through cooking, add the cleaned and roughly chopped vegetables.
- When the soup is ready, let it rest for about 30 minutes. Then remove the vegetables and the meat from the broth.
- Cut the cooked meat and vegetables into smaller pieces, place them into soup bowls, and pour the hot broth over them.
Calories and macros
1 serving
Energy: 117 calories
Protein: 15 grams
Carbohydrates: 5 grams
Fat: 4 grams
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