Why We Love This Creamy Chicken Soup Recipe
There’s nothing I love more in the dead of winter, than a big steaming pot of chicken soup. Good chicken soup is always piping hot, chunky, and herbaceous, with the quintessential flavor of healing and comfort. What’s not to love? This year we’re focusing on going back and “filling in the gaps” here on A Spicy Perspective, where down-home favorite recipes are missing. We’ve added things like… Brunswick Stew, Baked Ziti, Creamy Homemade Mac and Cheese, Fried Chicken, Sausage Gravy, and Lemon Crinkle Cookies. And after 10 years of recipe sharing, we just recently posted our Best Chicken Noodle Soup Recipe. Although most of the recipes we’ve added are cozy and carb-heavy, we’re also sharing comforting low-carb classics as well! If you’re keeping the carbs on the down low right now, today’s Creamy Lemon Chicken Soup with Spinach, Lemon, and Parmesan will be a huge hit on your dinner table! This Chicken Soup is a low-carb play on the Mediterranean flavor profile. However, we’re holding the pasta, and adding in tons of veggies and cheese instead. And rather than using feta cheese in this recipe, we’ve added a generous portion of shredded parmesan cheese, so it melts and blends into the creamy soup base. It’s a zesty and luxurious soup that you are sure to love.
Ingredients You Need
Butter – to sauté the veggies Onion – chopped Celery – chopped Carrots – cut amount in half to reduce carbs for keto diet Garlic cloves – minced Chicken – we used boneless skinless chicken breasts, but you could use chicken thighs as well or even shredded rotisserie chicken Chicken broth – or low-sodium chicken broth Lemon zest– use fresh lemon zest for a delicate lemon flavor or crank it up by adding lemon juice at the end! Italian seasoning– or chopped fresh herbs Heavy cream – half and half or milk can also be used Cornstarch – or Low Carb Glucomannan Powder Parmesan cheese – grate your own for the best texture Spinach – or kale for a different texture Parsley – chopped Salt and black pepper – to taste
How To Make Chicken Spinach Soup
Recipe Variations
Keto-Friendly: Swap the cornstarch for 2 teaspoons of glucomannan powder to keep it low-carb. Dairy-Free: Replace the heavy cream with coconut milk or a dairy-free cream alternative. Nutritional yeast can sub in for parmesan. Vegetarian: Skip the chicken and use white beans or chickpeas for a protein boost, and swap chicken broth for vegetable broth. Add Grains: Stir in cooked rice, orzo, or quinoa for extra texture and heartiness. Extra Veggies: Try adding zucchini, mushrooms, or bell peppers for more color and flavor. Spicy Kick: Add a dash of red pepper flakes or a few slices of jalapeño for a warming kick.
Serving Suggestions
This chicken spinach soup is perfect for cozy family dinners or a comforting lunch! Serve with warm, fluffy dinner rolls to soak up the rich broth. For a low-carb option, enjoy it alongside a roasted vegetable medley or roasted asparagus. It also makes a great starter to a larger meal with Mediterranean flavors, like a lemon-herb chicken or a light pasta salad.
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