About the Recipe

Chicken & Vegetable Metabolism Soup is a nourishing blend designed to support your metabolism and overall wellness. Made with lean, protein-rich chicken and a colorful mix of nutrient-dense vegetables, this soup provides essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It's light yet satisfying, helping you stay energized while promoting healthy digestion and metabolic balance. Perfect as a wholesome meal or a comforting, health-focused snack, it combines flavor and nutrition in every spoonful.

Suitable For

• Weight management
• Fat-loss / calorie-controlled diets
• Prediabetes / Type 2 diabetes
• Cardiovascular risk patients
• High-protein diet plans
• Post-illness recovery meals

Standard Portion

1 Serving – ~2 cups / 400 ml

Ingredients

• 100g skinless chicken breast (cooked & shredded)
• 1 cup mixed non-starchy vegetables (zucchini, broccoli, cabbage, carrots – ~150g)
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 garlic clove
• ¼ small onion (30g)
• 2 cups low-sodium chicken or vegetable broth
• Black pepper, turmeric, ginger (optional metabolism-support spices)
• Fresh parsley or coriander

Preparation

1. Heat olive oil in a pot.
2. Sauté onion and garlic until soft.
3. Add diced chicken and cook lightly until sealed.
4. Add vegetables and broth.
5. Simmer 12–15 minutes until chicken is fully cooked and vegetables are tender.
6. Add turmeric, ginger, and pepper.
7. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm.

Nutritional Value

Approximate Per Serving

Clinical Modifications

For Weight Loss (~200 kcal)

• Use 80g chicken instead of 100g
• Reduce olive oil to ½ tsp
• Increase low-calorie vegetables (zucchini, cabbage, spinach)
• Avoid potatoes or corn

For Prediabetes / Type 2 Diabetes

• Avoid starchy vegetables (potato, peas, corn)
• Add extra fiber vegetables (broccoli, spinach, green beans)
• Pair with side salad instead of bread

For High Cholesterol

• Use skinless chicken breast only
• Avoid butter or cream
• Increase vegetables for fiber
• Add garlic for cardiovascular support

For Hypertension

• Use low-sodium broth
• Avoid adding salt
• Flavor with lemon juice, herbs, ginger, turmeric

For High-Protein Diet Plan

• Increase chicken to 120g
• Add 2 tbsp cooked lentils

Result: Protein increases to ~35g per serving