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Prep Time5 Mins
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Cook Time25 Mins
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Serves4
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DifficultyEasy
Warm, comforting, and keto-approved: this Chicken Soup recipe is everything you need in a hearty, nourishing bowl, without the extra carbs. Perfect for chilly days or when you’re craving something soothing yet satisfying, it’s packed with flavour while staying low in carbohydrates.
Ingredients
Nutrition
Per 100 g (carrot included)
- Daily Value*
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Calories: 51 kcal2.6%
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Fat: 3 g1.9%
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Carbohydrates: 1.1 g3.7–5.5%
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Sugars: 0.5 g10–15 g max
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Fibre: 0.3 g1.0–1.2%
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Protein: 5.1 g5.1–6.8%
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Salt: 0.32 g4.6–8.0%
- While there's no official keto DV chart, these values are for a standard ketogenic diet (SKD) based on a 2000 kcal/day plan
Directions
Sauté the aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot (if using). Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and translucent.
Brown the chicken
- Add the chicken thigh pieces to the pot. Cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. No need to fully cook through at this stage.
Add spices and stock
- Stir in thyme, turmeric, and bay leaf. Season with a little salt and pepper. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
Simmer and soften veg
- Add the cauliflower and courgette. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes on low heat until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Add greens and finish
- Stir in spinach or kale. Cook for another 3–5 minutes until wilted. Add lemon juice if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve
- Remove the bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
Conclusion
We hope you enjoy this comforting Keto Chicken Soup. Rich, nourishing, and full of flavour, it's the perfect low-carb way to warm up from the inside out. With tender chicken and satisfying ingredients, it’s a bowlful of keto goodness you’ll want to make again and again. Want to round out your meal? Check out our curated keto side dishes that pair wonderfully with this soup. And if you’re looking for more hearty, low-carb recipes, be sure to explore the rest of our site for delicious ways to stay on track with your keto lifestyle.
Chicken Soup
Ingredients
Follow The Directions
Sauté the aromatics
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add chopped onion, garlic, celery, and carrot (if using). Sauté for 5–7 minutes until soft and translucent.
Brown the chicken
- Add the chicken thigh pieces to the pot. Cook until lightly browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. No need to fully cook through at this stage.
Add spices and stock
- Stir in thyme, turmeric, and bay leaf. Season with a little salt and pepper. Pour in the chicken stock and bring to a simmer.
Simmer and soften veg
- Add the cauliflower and courgette. Cover and simmer for 20 minutes on low heat until the chicken is cooked and the vegetables are tender.
Add greens and finish
- Stir in spinach or kale. Cook for another 3–5 minutes until wilted. Add lemon juice if using. Taste and adjust seasoning.
Serve
- Remove the bay leaf. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
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