Chicken and Spinach Soup

Calories: 272

Protein: 35g

Carbs: 15g

Fat: 10g

Key Nutrients: Iron, Vitamin K, Zinc

Ingredients:

• 160g shredded chicken breast (240 calories, 40g protein)

• 2 cups fresh spinach (14 calories, 2g protein)

• 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth (15 calories, 1g protein)

• 1 tsp olive oil (40 calories, 0g protein)

• 1 clove garlic, minced

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1/4 tsp sea salt

• Optional: pinch of red pepper flakes

Instructions:

1. Heat olive oil in a medium pot over medium heat

2. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant (about 30 seconds)

3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer

4. Add thyme, black pepper, and salt

5. Add shredded chicken and heat through (2-3 minutes)

6. Add spinach and cook until just wilted (1-2 minutes)

7. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed

8. Optional: add red pepper flakes for extra heat

9. Serve hot in a bowl