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!
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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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Whole30 + Keto Lemon Artichoke Chicken Soup
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
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101 Comments on “Whole30 + Keto Lemon Artichoke Chicken Soup”
I’ve made it many times now….. rave reviews every single time. I try to keep in freezer on hand for friends sick with colds etc.
I always use jared artichokes and I NEVER rinse on purpose….. delicious!!!!!
Yea! So honored to hear this!
Thanks for this recipe! I’ve made it several times and it’s quick and easy and so delicious. I sub kale for spinach. I love the lemon, it really adds great flavor. Freezes well too. This is a keeper!
Yea! This makes me so happy! Thank you!
Top of my list for a soup that not only tastes great but also good for the health benefits. I have taken it as a get well soon gift to friends while battling health issues…. They always ask for the Recipe or beg me to make more!!
I used Marinated artichokes in the jar and I did not rinse them. I like the brine. And so do those I’ve made it forever evidently.
Otherwise, exactly as written.
Wow this is such a compliment! Thank you, Jo! I am honored!
I followed the recipe to a t and it was very bland. I’m disappointed!
So sorry to hear this! I haven’t had this issue, but I’m sorry it happened to you!
Big success. Easy and delicious.
Thank you!
Amazingly delicious. Definitely a winner
Thank you, Cheryl!
My sister cooked this soup, shared with me, and I absolutely LOVED it. I will try to cook a large batch myself. Thank you! I will look for more of your recipes :)
Aww, thank you Maria! I am so happy to hear this! So glad to have you here!