Healthy Low Carb Chicken Minestrone Soup

Skipping the starchy pasta and beans and adding rotisserie chicken keeps this Healthy Chicken Minestrone Soup low carb and hearty enough for a main meal.

Course Soup and Stews

Cuisine American

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 40

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 321kcal

Author lowcarbmaven.com

Ingredients

¼ cup olive oil, divided
4 oz onions, sliced
1 clove garlic, sliced
2 oz celery, sliced
2 oz carrot, rolled or sliced
1 tablespoons Garlic and Herb Seasoning Blend
4 oz zuchini large dice, (1 medium zucchini)
1 cup green beans cut about ¾" long, (3 oz)
3 oz cabbage, cut into strips like coleslaw, (¼ cabbage)
¼ cup white wine
4 cups chicken broth (32 oz)
14 oz can whole tomatoes (like Cento or San Marzano brand)
1 whole rotisserie chicken meat removed and torn into bite sized pieces
salt and pepper to taste

Garnishes

pesto
extra virgin olive oil
Parmesan cheese
fresh basil
fresh parsley

Instructions

Open the can of tomatoes. Chop the vegetables and have them ready to go in the pot group, by group.
In a large soup pot, heat two tablespoons of oil over medium high heat. Add the vegetables in this order, stirring them and covering to cook between each addition: Onions, garlic, celery and carrots, cover and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Zucchini and the seasoning blend, cover and cook for 1 minute. Green beans, cover and cook for another minute. Cabbage and wine, cover, and cook for roughly 2 minutes.
Add the tomatoes and their liquid crushing them with your hands, and add the chicken broth and cover, bringing to a fast simmer. Reduce heat and simmer gently, covered, until the vegetables are tender, about 40 minutes.
Remove the chicken from the carcass of the rotisserie chicken and add to the Minestrone. Stir and warm through. Add the remaining olive oil, adjust seasoning and serve.

Notes

This recipe is very easy to double for a larger amount.

Nutrition Facts

Healthy Low Carb Chicken Minestrone Soup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 321 Calories from Fat 207

% Daily Value*

Fat 23g35%

Saturated Fat 5g31%

Polyunsaturated Fat 4g

Monounsaturated Fat 12g

Cholesterol 75mg25%

Sodium 638mg28%

Potassium 613mg18%

Carbohydrates 8g3%

Fiber 2g8%

Protein 19g38%

Vitamin A 3500IU70%

Vitamin C 22.3mg27%

Calcium 50mg5%

Iron 0.4mg2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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