Whole30 Creamy Chicken Soup
Warm up with a bowl of Whole30 Creamy Chicken Soup, a healthier take on a classic comfort food that doesn’t skimp on flavor. Bursting with tender shredded chicken, hearty vegetables like carrots, celery, and spinach, and a rich, dairy-free broth made creamy with coconut milk, this soup is both nourishing and satisfying. Infused with the earthy notes of thyme and bay leaves, every spoonful is packed with savory goodness. Ready in just 50 minutes, it’s perfect for meal prep or a wholesome weeknight dinner. Paleo and Whole30-compliant, this dish is free of grains, dairy, and added sugars, making it an ideal choice for clean-eating enthusiasts. Pair it with a light salad or enjoy it on its own for a filling, nutritious meal that the whole family will love!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 3 medium, diced carrots
- 3 medium, diced celery stalks
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon, dried thyme
- 2 pieces bay leaves
- 2 cups, packed baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the chicken breasts to the pot along with the chicken broth, coconut milk, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.
Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks.
Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the baby spinach. Allow the spinach to wilt for about 2-3 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves from the soup before serving.
Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, adjusting seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1375 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 43.5 g | 56% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.7 g | 43% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 296 mg | 99% | |
| Sodium | 6848 mg | 298% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 105.1 g | 38% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 58.7 g | ||
| Protein | 141.0 g | 282% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 781 mg | 60% | |
| Iron | 16.2 mg | 90% | |
| Potassium | 5240 mg | 111% | |
*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.
