Keto Classic Chicken Soup
Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Keto Classic Chicken Soup is the ultimate low-carb twist on a beloved classic. Featuring tender boneless chicken thighs, spiralized zucchini noodles, and a fragrant broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of lemon, this hearty soup delivers both nourishment and indulgence. Perfect for keto diets, it skips traditional starchy ingredients while still offering a satisfying medley of vegetables like celery, carrots, and onion. Ready in just 50 minutes and brimming with wholesome goodness, this soup is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep. Garnished with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish, it’s a delicious way to stay on track with your keto goals while savoring homemade comfort food.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 pound Boneless, skinless chicken thighs
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 medium Onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced
- 3 stalks Celery stalks, chopped
- 2 medium Carrots, chopped
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 3 sprigs Fresh thyme
- 2 medium Zucchini, spiralized
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Add them to the pot and cook until browned on both sides, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the pot and set aside.
In the same pot, add chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the garlic, celery, and carrots, and cook for another 5 minutes until they start to soften.
Pour in the chicken broth, then add the bay leaf and thyme. Bring to a simmer.
Return the chicken thighs to the pot, cover, and let it simmer for 20 minutes.
Remove the chicken, shred it with two forks, and return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Add the spiralized zucchini noodles and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Discard the bay leaf and thyme sprigs.
Stir in the fresh parsley and lemon juice before serving.
Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1532 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 80.3 g | 103% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.7 g | 94% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 567 mg | 189% | |
| Sodium | 6354 mg | 276% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 54.1 g | 20% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.6 g | ||
| Protein | 148.4 g | 297% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 531 mg | 41% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 4886 mg | 104% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
