This Keto Italian Chicken Soup is very delicious and comforting. This soup is filled with the flavor of herbs, tasty and healthy keto vegetables, and chicken which serve as a protein source in this soup. This chicken soup is loaded with proteins with 25g of protein present per serving. This Keto Italian Chicken Soup is naturally grain-free and gluten-free and it is also dairy-free if you don’t garnish the soup with cheese. This soup is prepared very quickly and it only takes 40 to 45 minutes to get prepared. We can have this soup in any period of the year and we can have it with any of our favorite keto-friendly vegetables and keto pasta. This Italian chicken soup only contains 6g net carbs, and 4g fiber/serving.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
STATS:
- Calories: 250 kcal
- 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 onions
- 2 pieces garlic
- 2 celery stalks
- One can cube of tomatoes
- 1 medium zucchini
- One teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- One teaspoon dried basil
- Six cups chicken soup
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cups cooked chicken
- 2 cups zucchini noodles
- ½ cup fresh spinach or kale
- Fresh parsley
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
INSTRUCTION:
- Put the large pan on medium heat and heat the olive oil on medium flame.
- We can include the onions in the pot and cook the onions for 3 to 4 minutes till they get soft and translucent.
- Then we can include the mince garlic in the pan.
- Saute the garlic till we get a nice aroma from it.
- After that we can include the celery stalks and cauliflower.
- Cook the vegetables for 5 minutes till they get slightly soft & tender.
- We can pour the chicken broth along with tomato paste, pepper, salt, bay leaf, basil, & Italian seasoning into the soup.
- Allow the broth to boil.
- Then we lower the flame and simmer the soup for 10 minutes till the vegetables get completely tender.
- After that we can add the shredded chicken and zucchini noodles in the soup.
- Cook the soup on low flame till the zucchini noodles gets properly cook.
- After that we can add the spinach or kale and cook for additional 2 to 3 minutes or till just they gets wilted.
- Then we can eradicate the bay leaf from the soup and put the bay leave in the trash.
- We take a ladle and pour the soup in the serving bowls.
- Garnish the bowls with fresh parsley and parmesan cheese.
- We can serve this Italian chicken soup with the Keto bread or salad.
TIPS:
- This soup is very versatile you can easily add the vegetables according to your preference.
- We can also add a spoonful of keto-friendly pesto to make it more indulgent.
- You could also utilize remaining rotisserie chicken to include in this Italian soup.
- We can make this soup thicker by making a puree of some portion of the soup.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- When the soup comes at ambient temperature then pour the soup in the airtight container and store the soup for 3 to 4 days.
FREEZER:
- When the soup gets chill then put the soup in the freezer and keep it for 2 to 3 months.
FAQs:
Is this Italian Chicken soup low in carbs?
- This Italian chicken soup only contains 10g carbs, 6g net carbs, 25g proteins, & 4g fiber in them.
How we can store the soup?
- Put the soup in the airtight container when it gets cool and then store the soup for 3 to 4 days in the fridge and we can also freeze the soup for 2 to 3 months.
Can we make this Italian chicken soup spicy?
- We can add a little quantity of red chili flakes or cayenne pepper to make it a little spicy.
How can I make this soup vegetarian?
- We can easily make the vegetarian Italian soup by substituting the chicken with the tofu and we can utilize the vegetable broth instead of using the chicken broth.
What should I utilize in place of zucchini noodles?
- You could also utilize shitake noodles or any of your favorite keto-friendly noodles.
Can I include some additional vegetables?
- We can easily include some additional vegetables in this soup but it should be keto-friendly like we can include the mushrooms, bell pepper, spinach, kale, or cabbage.
Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 220kcal
Vitamin C: 30mg
Serving Size: 1 bowl
Carbohydrates: 10g
Iron: 3mg
Net Carbs: 6g
Protein: 25g
Potassium: 700mg
Fat: 12g
Fiber: 4g
Sodium: 1000mg
Calcium: 120mg
Vitamin A: 3000 IU