Keto Soup with Chicken & Cauliflower Rice - Healthy Seasonal Recipes (2024)

Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. We originally shared this recipe for easy Keto Chicken Soup on January 18th, 2019. I have updated the text and added step-by-step photos and a video to share it with you again today!

I love soups and stews and will make them year round, but during the winter they are a major staple in my house. So I was psyched when Carolyn Ketchum’s new cookbook Keto Soups & Stewslanded in my lap. Carolyn is the mastermind behind the awesome low-carb and gluten-free blogAll Day I Dream About Foodand author of several ketogenic cookbooks. We already gushed about reviewed another one!

Why Soups & Stews Are The Perfect Keto Food

• They’re simple and easy: Keto Soups are great for beginners. If you’re new to the Keto diet or cooking in general soups are a great place to start. Wondering what is Keto? Read more!
• Adaptable: Don’t have this or want to add a little more of that.. go for it.
• They’re economical. The Keto diet can be expensive with its emphasis on organic protein, but soups and stews allow you to stretch your ingredients.
• They’re quick. There are not many pre-made convenience foods available on the Keto diet, but many of the keto soups and stews can be ready in under 40 minutes making them the perfect weeknight dinner.
• They’re great for meal-prep and make ahead meals. Make them ahead or make a big batch and then pack them up for the perfect lunch on the go. Several recipes include slow cooker options as well.
• They’re scalable. Have a big family… double the recipe. Cooking for just yourself… then make half. Most of these recipes can be adjusted very easily.
• They’re accessible. No weird ingredients you’ve never heard of or will never be able to find. You’ll be familiar with all of the simple ingredients, which will be really comforting when you are adjusting your nutritional plan. And no fancy equipment is needed for keto recipes. If you have a large pot you are good to go!
• They’re healthy. This is the most important one. All of these recipes are chock-full of beneficial nutrients. Especially if you make your own homemade chicken broth!

Substitutions and Variations To Try

• To turn this keto soup recipe into a low-carb chicken noodle soup, just replace the cauliflower rice with zoodles or low-carb noodles of your choice! I love the idea of adding zucchini noodles!
• Instead of boneless chicken thighs, you can also use chicken breast or a rotisserie chicken. We like to keep shredded chicken on hand for an easy protein source. I simply cook it in the Instant Pot with a bit of broth for 20 minutes, then shred it with two forks. Stir it into the soup, and heat through.
• We added on some parsley for a bit of color, but feel free to omit it if you don’t have any on hand.
• You can also add a teaspoon of chopped rosemary with the aromatics for more flavor.

Left Overs, Storage and Make Ahead

• Leftovers: leftovers can be kept in the refrigerator up to five days.
• Storage Tip: Make sure to cool the soup before closing the resealable container.
• Freezing: Freeze up to two months. For best texture omit the cauliflower rice if you are going to freeze it and stir it in when you reheat it.
• Reheating: Simmer over medium-high heat in a small saucepan, stirring often to reheat the soup.

Keto Friendly Serving Suggestions For Soup

• Serve with a keto-friendly bread alternative such as Cloud Bread or Air Fryer Keto Rolls.
• Pair with salad such as Keto Wedge or low carb broccoli salad.
• Opt for a little more protein, such as our Healthy Deviled Eggs or Ham Roll Ups.

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