Low Carb Chicken Collagen Soup
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Low Carb Chicken Collagen Soup, a nourishing meal that's as wholesome as it is delicious. This keto-friendly recipe features tender, bone-in chicken thighs simmered to perfection in mineral-rich chicken bone broth, infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf. Packed with nutrient-dense veggies like spinach, carrots, celery, and fresh parsley, this soup is a powerhouse of flavor and nutrition. Lemon juice adds a refreshing citrusy brightness, while collagen from the chicken broth supports skin, joint, and digestive health. Ready in just over an hour, this healthy, gluten-free soup is perfect for meal prep or a cozy weeknight dinner. Savor the rich taste and feel good about every low-carb spoonful!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium carrot, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups chicken bone broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 thyme sprigs
- 0.25 cup parsley leaves, chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 cups spinach leaves, chopped
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the chicken thighs, skin side down, and sear for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown. Remove from the pot and set aside.
Lower the heat to medium, add the chopped onion, celery, and carrot to the pot. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Return the chicken thighs to the pot along with the chicken bone broth, bay leaf, thyme sprigs, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 45 minutes. Ensure the chicken is cooked through and the broth is flavorful.
Remove the chicken thighs from the soup. Discard the skin and bones, shred the meat with two forks and return it to the pot.
Add the lemon juice, chopped spinach leaves, and parsley. Stir well and let simmer for another 5 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot and enjoy your nourishing low-carb chicken collagen soup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1799 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 112.7 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.9 g | 110% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 452 mg | 151% | |
| Sodium | 3724 mg | 162% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 43.1 g | 16% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 152.3 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 582 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 21.0 mg | 117% | |
| Potassium | 3075 mg | 65% | |
*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.
