yield: 8 prep time: 10 MINUTES cook time: 30 MINUTES total time: 40 MINUTES

This Easy Sicilian Chicken Soup is loaded with tender chicken, bell peppers, onion, carrots and tomatoes. Each generous serving is about 8 net carbs each making it a perfect, low carb comfort food!4.3 Stars (3 Reviews)PRINT

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 2 cups carrots, chopped
  • 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 (10 oz) can tomatoes with green chilis
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 1/2 pounds chicken thighs or breast, cut into small chunks
  • 3-4 cups chicken stock

Instructions

  1. Heat a large dutch oven or stock pot to medium heat.
    Add the olive oil, garlic, onion, bell pepper, celery and carrots. Sauté the vegetables for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Add the undrained tomatoes, chicken broth, spices and chicken.
  3. Bring to a boil and then reduce heat to simmer over low and cover.
  4. Allow the soup to cook 30 minutes covered.
  5. Just before serving remove the chicken and shred, add back to the soup and serve with fresh parmesan, salt and pepper.
Nutrition Information:

 YIELD: 8 SERVING SIZE: 1 1/2 cups
Amount Per Serving: CALORIES: 153TOTAL FAT: 5.4gCHOLESTEROL: 56mgSODIUM: 544mgCARBOHYDRATES: 11.3gNET CARBOHYDRATES: 8.8gFIBER: 2.5gSUGAR: 5.6gPROTEIN: 14.6g