A quick and flavorful keto-friendly chicken soup with spaghetti squash noodles, perfect for a healthy and satisfying meal.
Ingredients
olive oil
1tbspOlive oil
carrots
2mediumCarrots(diced or sliced thinly)
celery
2stalksCelery(sliced thinly)
onion
1mediumOnion(diced)
chicken breasts
1lbBoneless skinless chicken breasts
chicken broth
10cupsChicken broth, reduced sodium
Italian seasoning
1tbspItalian seasoning
bay leaf
1wholeBay leaf(whole)
sea salt
3/4tspSea salt(to taste)
black pepper
1/4tspBlack pepper(to taste)
spaghetti squash
1mediumSpaghetti squash(whole, cook and use half)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add carrots, celery, and onion; sauté for 5 minutes until translucent.
Add chicken breasts, broth, Italian seasoning, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 1 hour. Remove and shred chicken if raw, then return to the pot.
Preheat oven to 375°F (191°C). Poke holes in the spaghetti squash, bake for 40-60 minutes until tender. Cool, then halve and scoop out noodles with a fork.
Remove bay leaf, stir in half of the spaghetti squash noodles, season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Use precooked chicken for quicker preparation if desired.