High Protein Split Pea Soup with Chicken
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil plus extra for drizzling
- 1.5 lbs chicken breast diced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 lb split peas dried
- 4 carrots diced
- 3 stalks celery diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 sweet onion diced
- 8 cups chicken stock
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/2 teaspoon each Sea Salt and Black Pepper
Method
- In a large pot, add the olive oil and cubed chicken to the pot, and toss in the smoked paprika with the chicken. Cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes until the chicken has begun to brown.
- Stir the garlic. Add in the onion, carrots, and celery and sauté for 4 to 5 minutes until the vegetables have softened.
- Add in the split peas, and pour in the chicken stock and bring to a boil.
- Stir in the thyme salt, and pepper and mix well to combine.
- Add the bay leaves to the pot. Cover, reduce heat to a simmer, and allow the soup to cook for 30 minutes, until the sweet potatoes are tender and the split peas are cooked.
- Remove the bay leaves and discard them. Taste, and adjust seasoning (adding more salt or pepper as desired). Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories436kcalCarbohydrates49gProtein39gFat9gSaturated Fat2gPolyunsaturated Fat2gMonounsaturated Fat5gTrans Fat0.01gCholesterol62mgSodium622mgPotassium1284mgFiber16gSugar12gVitamin A5357IUVitamin C7mgCalcium65mgIron4mg
Notes
Serving Suggestions
This soup is great with crackers, croutons, or some crispy air fryer chickpeas on top.
You can serve it on its own or with a thick piece of cilantro cornbread or Big Green Egg naan flatbread.
Expert Tips
- Season to taste. If you feel you need more salt or pepper, please feel free to add it in at the end of the recipe.