Keto Simple Chicken and Rice Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Keto Simple Chicken and Rice Soup, a low-carb twist on the classic favorite. Packed with tender chicken cubes, hearty vegetables like celery, carrots, and onion, and seasoned with fresh thyme and garlic, this soup bursts with flavor while staying true to ketogenic requirements. A clever swap of cauliflower rice in place of traditional grains keeps the dish light and carb-conscious, perfect for keto enthusiasts. Ready in just 45 minutes, this recipe is as easy as it is satisfying, making it an excellent option for quick weeknight dinners or meal prep. Garnished with fresh parsley, it’s a wholesome, nourishing meal that’s both delicious and healthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 2 large carrots, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Begin by cutting the chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
In a large pot over medium heat, add the olive oil. Once hot, add the diced onion, celery, and carrots. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic to the pot and cook for an additional 1 minute until the garlic is fragrant.
Add the cubed chicken to the pot, stirring occasionally, and cook until the chicken is no longer pink on the outside, about 5 minutes.
Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld and the chicken to cook through.
Stir in the cauliflower rice and simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the cauliflower is tender.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 45.7 g | 59% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.2 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 386 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 6445 mg | 280% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 64.6 g | 23% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.3 g | 69% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.5 g | ||
| Protein | 173.2 g | 346% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 449 mg | 35% | |
| Iron | 11.8 mg | 66% | |
| Potassium | 4499 mg | 96% | |
*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.
