Healthy Chicken Oats Vegetable Soup | Weight Loss Special | High Protein Dinner Recipe

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: turkey breast

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Turkey is leaner while thighs are more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, and bouillon is cost-effective.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil has health benefits, while canola is budget-friendly.

spinach

🥗Healthier: kale

💰Cheaper: frozen spinach

Kale offers more nutrients, while frozen spinach is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Add chicken breast to the pot; cook until no longer pink, about 5-7 minutes.

Pour in chicken broth and bring to a boil.

Stir in oats and bay leaf; reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.

Add spinach and thyme; cook until spinach is wilted, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt, black pepper, and lemon juice to taste.

Remove bay leaf before serving.

Garnish with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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