Paleo Chicken Soup with Rice
Warm, comforting, and packed with nourishing ingredients, this Paleo Chicken Soup with Rice is a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Made with tender bone-in chicken thighs, fresh veggies, and a light, aromatic broth, it’s both gluten-free and grain-free thanks to the clever use of cauliflower rice. Infused with herbs like thyme, parsley, and bay leaves, this soup boasts layers of flavor and a subtle brightness from a splash of fresh lemon juice. Whether you’re craving a cozy meal on a chilly day or looking for a healthy, paleo-friendly option, this soup is ready in just about an hour and perfect to serve for lunch or dinner. Bursting with nutrients and easy to customize, it’s sure to become a go-to comfort food that pleases the whole family!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces bone-in chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 large, sliced carrots
- 2 sliced celery stalks
- 8 cups chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon, chopped fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon, chopped fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups cauliflower rice
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, sliced carrots, and sliced celery, cooking for another 3 minutes.
Nestle the chicken thighs into the pot and pour in the chicken broth.
Add the bay leaves, fresh thyme, parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 25 minutes.
Remove the chicken thighs from the pot and shred the meat, discarding the bones and skin. Return the shredded chicken to the pot.
Stir in the cauliflower rice and simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
Add lemon juice and adjust seasoning with more salt or pepper as needed.
Remove the bay leaves before serving. Enjoy the soup hot!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 185.1 g | 237% | |
| Saturated Fat | 48.0 g | 240% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 810 mg | 270% | |
| Sodium | 8059 mg | 350% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 70.1 g | 25% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 19.8 g | 71% | |
| Total Sugars | 32.5 g | ||
| Protein | 200.9 g | 402% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 621 mg | 48% | |
| Iron | 17.8 mg | 99% | |
| Potassium | 6343 mg | 135% | |
*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.
