Whole30 + Keto Lemon Artichoke Chicken Soup
Whole30 + Keto Lemon Artichoke Chicken Soup Recipe + Video – 3.3g net carbs! A low carb artichoke soup packed with veggies and tender chicken. Uses frozen vegetables to make this super simple. Paleo, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, clean eating, real food.
I have a new favorite thing.
Frozen vegetables!
When I did my Whole30 shopping guide for Costco and Trader Joe’s, I discovered there are so many great vegetables in the freezer section.
Frozen vegetables are ideal for soups because they’re frozen at the peak of freshness. They’re going to get cooked down anyway, so it’s ok that they’re a little mushy to start with. Plus, you don’t have to worry about BPA in cans.
Even better? No chopping required!
This lemon artichoke chicken soup is almost all frozen vegetables. It takes just 5 minutes of prep to chop the carrot, celery and onion. But hey! You could maybe get those frozen too! Add in chicken and chicken stock, simmer, then dump in your frozen artichoke hearts, chopped spinach and cauliflower rice. Stir in lemon zest and lemon juice. Soup is ready!
Chicken To Use
Another favorite thing is using chicken drumsticks in chicken soup. They give the soup a ton more chicken flavor thanks to the bones and dark meat. They’re a more economical cut too.
You could really use any cut of chicken. Chicken breasts, bone in chicken thighs, or a combination of chicken cuts. Whatever you’ve got on hand.
Meal Prep
This lemon artichoke chicken soup is perfect for meal prep as a lunch or dinner! See recipe notes for meal prep instructions. And couldn’t be healthier. Keto, whole30, gluten free, grain free, dairy free, sugar free, clean eating, real food.
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PrintWhole30 + Keto Lemon Artichoke Chicken Soup
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
Ingredients
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 4 stalks of celery, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, sliced
- 2 cloves of garlic, grated or finely minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt + 2 teaspoons pepper
- 1.5 pounds chicken drumsticks, thighs and/or breasts (or equivalent of 3 cups shredded chicken)
- 8 cups chicken stock
- (2) 12-ounce bags frozen artichoke hearts
- 16-ounce bag frozen chopped organic spinach
- 12-ounce bag frozen organic cauliflower rice
- zest from 2 lemons
- juice from 2 lemons
Instructions
- Heat your dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the olive oil, then add the carrots, celery, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Cook until the vegetables are softened, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add in the chicken and chicken stock. Simmer until the chicken has an internal temperature of 165ºF, about 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken and rest until cool enough to handle. Pull all the chicken off the bones, then shred the chicken.
- Return the shredded chicken to the soup along with the frozen artichoke hearts, frozen spinach and frozen cauliflower rice. Cook another 5 minutes until the frozen vegetables are thawed and warm.
- Add in the lemon zest and lemon juice. Taste for salt, pepper and lemon juice and adjust if needed.
- Serve warm, with additional lemon wedges.
- Will keep in an airtight container refrigerated for 5 days, or frozen for 6 months.
Notes
Chicken: I like to use chicken drumsticks because the dark meat adds tons of flavor, and so do the chicken bones when simmering in the soup. But you could substitute chicken breasts or thighs, or even already cooked shredded chicken to cut the cooking time way down! I get my organic chicken from Butcherbox, which I highly recommend!
Artichokes: I get frozen artichoke hearts at Trader Joe’s, they always have them! I’ve also seen them at a few Whole Foods and at Safeway. This is my preferred choice since it is the purest artichoke flavor. If you can’t get frozen artichoke hearts, you could use canned artichoke hearts. Just drain them and give them a good rinse since they get a briney flavor when canned. Same would work for jarred artichoke hearts in oil! Drain and give a good rinse to those as well.
Frozen Spinach + Cauliflower Rice: I love using frozen spinach and cauliflower rice since it’s the most convenient, and I always have it on hand. You could substitute fresh spinach (use 3 packed cups fresh spinach) and fresh cauliflower rice (use 2 cups fresh cauliflower rice) if that’s what you prefer and/or have on hand.
Meal Prep Instructions: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. HEATING: Microwave until warm, about 3-5 minutes. Or reheat in a sauce pan on the stove top until warm.
Freezing Instructions: Freeze in a freezer safe airtight container for at least 6 months. Reheat in the microwave from frozen until warm, about 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition Facts: The nutritional information is calculated based on the exact ingredients and quantities listed in the Ingredients above. It is provided as a courtesy only and should be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. Ingredients can vary, especially if you make recipe substitutions. Always best to go off your own calculations based on the ingredients and measurements you use.
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67 Comments on “Whole30 + Keto Lemon Artichoke Chicken Soup”
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Can I use canned artichokes instead?
Yes! Canned artichokes work too!
Super yummy soup. I used leftover rotisserie chicken and it turned out so good. Made a ton for leftovers too which I love. Thanks
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So glad you enjoyed this Nicole. Thanks for sharing your tip on using rotisserie chicken. What a great time saver!
Such an easy soup to make. I love that I can use frozen veggies for this recipe. I actually bought a rotisserie chicken and used that in the recipe and it turned out delicious. I’ve shared this recipe with many people and everyone loves it. It is the perfect soup and freezes well.
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It’s such a time saver to use frozen veggies, isn’t it?
This soup is bright and delicious tasting and I love using the frozen veggies to really cut down on any prep time. Comes together quickly and is so flavorful! We love making a large pot and eating for lunch all week long!
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I am glad you liked this Stacey! I also love the brightness of the soup. Using frozen veggies IS such a time saver.
I made this soup and it’s soooo good. I boiled a whole hen and add better then bouillon and crushed red peppers… Thanks so much for sharing.
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I am so happy you liked my soup Kim. I love the addition of crushed red peppers. That would be fantastic! Cooking the whole hen would also really intensify the flavor of the broth. Thanks so much for sharing.
I made this for the first time tonight and it was delicious! My family and I really enjoyed it. It had so much flavor and is loaded with so many healthy veggies. Perfect for this time of year!
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I am so happy you made this soup tonight and that your family loved it Cicely! That just makes my day! I also love the flavor and that it is packed full of veggies. It is a fantastic meal on these cold, cozy nights!
OMG – this soup is amazing!!! I just made it! Soooooo delicious!!!
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I am so glad you liked my chicken artichoke soup Sarah! I am glad it was delicious and hope you have plenty of leftovers for the week! Thanks so much for all of your nice comments. It really means a lot to me!
Great soup, especially for the simplicity of steps. Even my 4-yr old was taking big sips from her bowl. My husband added a little plain greek yogurt in as well and ended up going back for seconds. Thanks for the inspiration!
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I am so happy you liked my soup Emily! Isn’t it the greatest when your kids like a recipe! Makes me so incredibly happy. It’s always fantastic and an added bonus when it is hubby approved too! Thanks so much for letting me know you enjoyed it!
It made such a huge batch! I am just 1 person but it’s great because I’ve meal prepped for the upcoming week plus an entire week of my upcoming whole30! The acidity from the lemon packs a punch. Added extra veggies since I forgot the spinach. Yum!
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I am so happy you made a big batch of my soup Caitlin! It is a fantastic meal prep, I think it tastes better as leftovers! I love that you added extra veggies. I always tend to use what I have on hand. I hope you have a wonderful week. Enjoy your soup!
Natalie,
This is an amazing recipe!! Thank you- so much flavor. I WILL be sharing this recipe!
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I am so glad it turned out flavorful for you Paula. That is fantastic that you will be sharing the recipe. Thank you!
Any suggestions about making this in the instant pot?
I would think you could sauté the veggies in the instant pot, add the broth and uncooked chicken and set it on high for 6-8 mins. Once it’s finished you could do a quick release and continue the recipe from there. Similar to cooking chicken noodle soup in an instant pot, but instead of adding noodles at this point, your adding in the frozen veggies.
So yummy and another easy one to make! ?
Thanks so much for letting me know you like my chicken soup Jodi! It means a lot to me and I really appreciate it!I am glad it was yummy and easy to make.
So good and so quick to put together! Love a weeknight meal that’s also delicious!!
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I am so glad you liked my chicken soup Emily! Even better that is easy to put together and still tastes delicious. Sometimes during the busy week it is so hard to get a decent meal on the table for the family. I am so glad this recipe worked well for you.
I’m addicted to this soup. I’m right in the beginning of my first Whole30 ever and the leftovers from this soup have already really been a lifesaver. I actually made it in my instant pot by using the saute setting for the veggies, and then I added the broth and chicken breasts and pressure cooked for about 15-20 minutes. Then I just shredded the chicken and added it back to the pot. It got even better in the fridge overnight!!
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I am so glad you like my chicken soup Liz. Thank you so much for sharing how you made it in the Instant Pot. I am so glad this soup has been a lifesaver for you. I agree, the leftovers are better the next day!
Unique and delicious. Really good and a little spicy from the pepper. Will make again!
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So glad you liked my soup Bri. So happy it was unique and delicious. I am thrilled you will be making it again.
Im leaving out the carrot as I am keto.
But, I doubt one carrot would have much conquence…
I sure hope you like it Marilyn!
This is one of our new favorites and definitely going in the meal prep rotation! So healthy and filling and flavorful – love it!
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I am so happy that you like my soup and it has become one of your favorites Alex. That is fantastic that it has made it into your regular recipe rotation. Thanks so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it!
4 stalks or 4 ribs of celery?
It is 4 individual stalks of celery Yancey. Not the whole bunch, 4 separate stalks. I sure hope this answers your question. Happy cooking!
This is a regular recipe in my house. So easy. And SOO yummy! Especially when I am sick! I instantly feel better. Highly recommend
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I forgot to add – if I’m in a crunch and don’t have time to boil the chicken wings – I shred up 1/2-1 Costco rotisserie chicken and just use salt free chicken stock. Cuts down on the cooking time !
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That is a fantastic tip to use a rotisserie chicken to cut down on the cooking time Jessica. I love it!
Thanks so much for all of your nice comments Jessica. I am so happy you like my soup. I agree that it is a great soup to eat when you aren’t feeling your best. It does make you feel so much better, plus it’s so healthy!
Another super delish and easy recipe from tastes lovely! the lemon is a perfect blend with the artichokes!
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I am so happy you liked soup Leslie! I am so glad it turned out delicious. I agree the lemon and artichoke are fantastic together!
Oh my goodness!!! This was so good! The lemon and artichoke combo of flavors is incredible together. I used fresh spinach and left overs from a rotisserie chicken. Super easy, fast, and great flavors. And another favorite from you. Thanks for all your work to give us great and clean recipes.
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I am so happy you liked my soup Andrea! I agree, the lemon and artichoke flavors together are divine! So good to hear it was easy to assemble and that it had great flavor. Thank you so much for the feedback, I really appreciate it.
Absolutely fabulous recipe! I make it all the time and it’s always a hit!!
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I am so glad you like my lemon artichoke soup Christina! I am so happy you make it all the time and it is a hit. That is the best feedback ever!
Thank you for this recipe! My family loved it! I appreciate all the work you do to provide us with wonderful recipes throughout the week. It really helps with my menu planning. So grateful!
Thank you so much for your kind words about my recipes Valerie! Your feedback means the world to me!
WOW! I found this on your Instagram yesterday and headed to your page for the Recipe. I happened to have everything from Trader Joe’s already! I stopped on my way home from work and picked up a rotisserie chicken and added half the pulled chicken to the soup at the end. THIS IS THE BEST SOUP I HAVE EVER HAD. It will be in my monthly OR weekly rotation. Thank you thank you thank you!
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That is quite a compliment and really made my day Allie! I am so glad you will be making it again!
Made this last night- sooooooo delish! I also used rotisserie chicken and increased the lemon juice/zest as I love lemon! This recipe made a HUGE amount of soup. I dropped some off to my dad and to my sister and still have leftovers to freeze!
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I love that you made enough to share with your sister and Dad and still have enough leftover to freeze Dominique. Enjoy!
I made this last night for dinner and it was perfect for our first snow here in KC! Love that it has so many veggies and used packaged & frozen to save time. We especially loved the brightness of the lemon, my husband said it’s a keeper!
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I love that you made it during the first snow of the year Kristen! How fun! I am so glad your husband thinks it’s a keeper. Yeah!
Amazing and easy
I used leftover chicken
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So glad you liked it Cynde!
Might be the best chicken soup I’ve ever had! Loaded with so many vegetables and has such good flavor.
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I am so happy you liked my soup Cynthia! I love that it is the best chicken soup you have ever had! Yeah! It is loaded with veggies and full of flavor. Thanks!
I made this soup again tonight and it was so good! I have made it a few different times, but this time substituted kale for spinach and made it in the Instant Pot in 2 shifts. I LOVE your recipes and appreciate all your posts on Instagram! Thank you so much! My husband and I are focusing on healthy eating in 2021 and we will be using many of your recipes for sure. I’m planning on making the Coq au Vin tomorrow night!
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I am so happy you like my soup and have made it a few times Maria. Kale is a delicious addition to the soup. Congratulations to you and your husband for starting your journey to better health! I am so glad you will be using my recipes along the way. I sure hope you enjoy the coq au vin!
I’ve this recipe!
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I sure hope you liked it Katrina
Delicious soup for a cold night!
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You are so right, it is a delicious soup on a cold night Anne. Perfect description!
Oh my gosh!! This is one of the best soups I’ve ever had. Hubby was hesitant to try it but after one bite he was hooked. The flavors are so vibrant and delicious. Thank goodness there are leftovers because I can’t wait to eat it again and again.
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Wow! You just made my day! I am so happy my soup was one of your favorites Celeste. Even better that your husband enjoyed it too! I love your description that the flavors were vibrant and delicious. Perfect description! Thank you so much for your feedback, it really means a lot to me.