Easy & Healthy Keto Lemon Chicken Soup
A comforting and low-carb chicken soup infused with bright lemon flavor, perfect for a healthy keto meal. This recipe is quick to prepare and packed with nutrients.
Equipment
- Large pot or saucepan
- Medium Bowl
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped onion
- salt to taste
- freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 3 1/2 cups chicken broth low-sodium recommended for health
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 cups cooked chicken chopped (such as shredded rotisserie chicken or lean breast)
- 2 cups frozen cauliflower rice
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1 large egg
- fresh lemon slices for garnish
- chopped parsley or green onions for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or saucepan over medium heat, gently warm the olive oil. Add the chopped onion, along with a light seasoning of salt and pepper. Sauté until the onion becomes soft and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the bay leaf to the pot. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Once simmering, stir in the cooked chicken and cauliflower rice. Let it continue to simmer for about 10 minutes, or until the cauliflower rice is tender.
- While the soup simmers, in a separate medium bowl, whisk together the fresh lemon juice and the egg until they are well combined. To prevent the egg from scrambling, slowly ladle about 1 cup of the hot broth from the simmering soup into the lemon-egg mixture, whisking constantly.
- Carefully pour the tempered lemon-egg mixture back into the large pot with the soup, whisking continuously as you add it. This will slightly thicken the soup and give it a creamy texture. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Taste the soup and adjust the seasonings with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve warm, garnished with fresh lemon slices and a sprinkle of chopped parsley or green onions for extra flavor.
Notes
For a healthier option, use low-sodium chicken broth. Garnish with fresh lemon slices and chopped parsley or green onions.
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Total Carbs: 6.7g
- Net Carbs: 5.3g
- Fats: 6.5g
- Protein: 33.9g
