keto-italian-chicken-soup


This keto Italian chicken soup is very tasty and comforting. This Italian chicken soup contains herbs, chicken, keto vegetables. Using chicken to make this soup also increases the protein content of the soup. This chicken soup is packed with protein with 25 grams of protein per serving. This keto Italian chicken soup is naturally grain-free and gluten-free and is also dairy-free if we do not use cheese to garnish the soup. And we can serve this Italian soup with any of our favorite keto-friendly vegetables and keto pasta. This Italian chicken soup contains 4 g of fiber and 6 g of net carbs in this soup.

Statistics
Calories: 250 calories
Course: Main dish, soup
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cuisine: Italian
Cook time: 30 minutes
Diet: Gluten-free, low-carb, high-protein
Total time: 40 minutes
Serving size: 1 bowl

Equipment
  • Large pot
  • Spatula
  • Ladle
  • Serving bowls.

Ingredients
  • 1. Tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ medium onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 celery stalks.
  • 1. Cubed Tomatoes
  • 1 medium zucchini
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
  • 1. Dried basil
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 bay leaf.
  • 2 cups cooked chicken
  • 2 cups zucchini noodles
  • ½ cup fresh spinach or kale
  • Fresh parsley
  • Grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions
  1. Place a large pan over medium heat and heat the olive oil over medium heat.
  2. We can add the onion to the pot.
  3. Cook the onion for 3 to 4 minutes until it is soft and translucent.
  4. Then we can add the chopped garlic to the pan and fry the garlic until it gives off a nice aroma.
  5. After that, we can add the celery stalks and cauliflower.
  6. Cook the vegetables for 5 minutes until they are slightly soft and tender.
  7. We can add the chicken broth to the soup along with the tomato paste, pepper, salt, bay leaf, basil and Italian seasoning.
  8. Let the broth come to a boil.
  9. Then we reduce the heat and simmer the soup for 10 minutes until the vegetables are completely tender.
  10. After that, we can add the chopped chicken and zucchini noodles to the soup.
  11. Cook the soup over low heat until the zucchini noodles are well cooked.
  12. After that i can add the spinach or kale.
  13. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes or until they are wilted.
  14. Then we can remove the bay leaf from the soup and throw the bay leaves in the trash.
  15. We pour the soup into serving bowls.
  16. Garnish the bowls with fresh parsley and parsley cheese.
  17. I can serve this Italian chicken soup with keto bread or salad.

Tips
  • This soup is very versatile you can easily add vegetables according to your choice.
  • We can also add a spoonful of keto-friendly pesto to make it more appetizing.
  • You can also use leftover rotisserie chicken to add to this Italian soup.
  • We can thicken this soup by pureeing part of the soup.

Storage Information
Refrigerator
  • When the soup comes to room temperature, pour the soup into an airtight container and store the soup for 3 to 4 days.
Freezer
  • When the soup cools down, put the soup in the freezer and store it for 2 to 3 months.

FAQ
Is this Italian Chicken Soup Low in Carbs?
This Italian Chicken Soup has only 10g of carbs, 6g of net carbs, 25g of protein, and 4g of fiber.
How can we store the soup?
Once the soup cools down, put it in an airtight container and then refrigerate the soup for 3 to 4 days and we can also freeze the soup for 2 to 3 months.
Can we make this Italian Chicken Soup Spicy?
We can add a small amount of red pepper flakes or cayenne pepper to make it a little spicy.
How can I make this soup vegetarian?
We can easily make a vegetarian Italian soup by replacing the chicken with tofu and we can use vegetable broth instead of using chicken broth.
What should I use in place of zucchini noodles?
You can also use shiitake noodles or your favorite keto-friendly noodles.
Can I add some extra vegetables?
We can easily add some extra vegetables to this soup but they must be keto-friendly such as we can add mushrooms, bell peppers, spinach, kale or cabbage.

Nutritional Information
Calories: 220 kcal
Vitamin C: 30 mg
Serving Size: 1 bowl
Carbohydrates: 10 g
Iron: 3 mg
Net Carbs: 6 g
Protein: 25 g
Potassium: 700 mg
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 4g
Sodium: 1000 mg
Calcium: 02
Vitamin A: 002 mg