Lean Green Chicken Soup

Name: Lean Green Chicken Soup
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 12 serving
Ingredients: 2 quarts chicken broth; 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast; 2 celery stalks; 2 cups green beans; 1 1/2 cups peas; 2 cups asparagus; 1 cup diced green onions; 4-6 cloves garlic; 2 cups fresh spinach leaves; 1 bunch watercress; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1/3 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings
12
Calories
105 kcal
Course
Main Course, Soup
Cuisine
American

Lean Green Chicken Soup

Gael Hudson

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This veggie-packed low carb soup recipe features tender chicken, fresh veggies and leafy greens for a light but satisfying soup that's dairy free, gluten free, grain free, paleo and ketogenic-friendly!

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Ingredients

Servings

2 quarts chicken broth or stock
1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast
2 celery stalks, chopped
2 cups green beans, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 cups peas, fresh or frozen
2 cups asparagus, cut into 1-inch pieces, tops and middles (avoid tough ends)
1 cup diced green onions
4-6 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups fresh spinach leaves, chopped and packed
1 bunch watercress, chopped with large stems removed
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
1/3 cup fresh basil leaves, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper

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Instructions

Pour the chicken broth in a large pot, and set over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and bring to a simmer. Cook for 15 minutes.
Add the celery, green beans, peas, asparagus, onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Simmer for 5-10 minutes until tender, then remove from heat.
Remove the chicken breasts and shred with two forks or chop into bite sized pieces. Return to the pot.
Stir in the spinach, watercress, parsley and basil. Taste, then salt and pepper as needed.

Notes

Cool the soup completely before transferring to an airtight container. Keep leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1.25cup Calories 105kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 7g (2%) Protein 15g (30%) Fat 2g (3%) Saturated Fat 0g (0%) Cholesterol 36mg (12%) Sodium 852mg (36%) Potassium 556mg (16%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 1345IU (27%) Vitamin C 30.3mg (34%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 1.9mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 105 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1.25cup
Calories	105kcal	5%
Carbohydrates	7g	2%
Protein	15g	30%
Fat	2g	3%
Saturated Fat	0g	0%
Cholesterol	36mg	12%
Sodium	852mg	36%
Potassium	556mg	12%
Fiber	2g	8%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	1345IU	27%
Vitamin C	30.3mg	34%
Calcium	52mg	5%
Iron	1.9mg	11%