This High-Protein Chicken & Cabbage Potsticker Soup is a nutritious and satisfying dish perfect for fall soups and stews. Packed with healthy ingredients, it combines tender chicken, cabbage, and cottage cheese to create a deliciously comforting meal that’s both low carb and gluten-free.
The recipe is easy to follow and offers a great way to enjoy a hearty soup while keeping your protein intake high. It’s an excellent choice for those looking to maintain a healthy diet without sacrificing flavor.
Healthy High-Protein Chicken & Cabbage Soup
This soup features shredded chicken and cabbage simmered in a flavorful broth, enriched with cottage cheese for added creaminess and protein. It takes about 30 minutes to prepare and serves 4 people.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 4 cups chopped green cabbage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup cottage cheese
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce or tamari (gluten-free)
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Sauté Aromatics: In a large pot, heat sesame oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and garlic, sautéing until fragrant and translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Cook Chicken: Add the diced chicken to the pot and cook until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Cabbage and Broth: Stir in the chopped cabbage, chicken broth, soy sauce, and grated ginger. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes until the cabbage is tender.
- Incorporate Cottage Cheese: Stir in the cottage cheese until well combined and heated through. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with chopped green onions. Enjoy hot.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 4 bowls
- Calories: 280kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 35g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
