Ingredients
Shredded chicken
Ground beef
Ground sausage
Broccoli
Cauliflower
Zucchini noodles
Cream cheese
Heavy cream
Bone broth or vegetable broth
Cheddar cheese
Parmesan cheese
Diced tomatoes
Bell peppers
Spinach
Olive oil
Garlic and onions
Soy sauce
Red curry paste
Coconut milk
Spices: taco seasoning, Italian seasoning, chili powder, cumin, etc.
Instructions
- Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot or Dutch oven.
- Sauté garlic and onions until fragrant.
- Add and brown your choice of protein (shredded chicken, ground beef, sausage, or shrimp) until cooked through.
- Add low-carb vegetables such as cauliflower, broccoli, or spinach and cook until softened.
- Pour in broth and bring to a simmer.
- For creamier soups, stir in cream cheese, coconut milk, or heavy cream.
- Season with desired spices and simmer until flavors are well blended.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- Swap cauliflower rice for zucchini noodles for texture variety.
- Use turkey or ground chicken for leaner protein options.
- For dairy-free versions, use full-fat coconut milk or almond milk and nutritional yeast instead of cheese.
- Add kale or Swiss chard for a leafy green alternative.
- Most soups can be frozen; avoid freezing those with zucchini noodles or high dairy content to prevent texture changes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Various (Italian, Mexican, Asian, American)
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: Varies (250–400)
- Sugar: 2–5g
- Sodium: 600–900mg
- Fat: 15–25g
- Saturated Fat: 7–12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6–10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4–10g
- Fiber: 1–4g
- Protein: 20–35g
- Cholesterol: 50–100mg
