Description
Creamy low carb keto chicken Florentine soup delivers Italian comfort without guilt. Home cooks can savor rich, hearty flavors while maintaining nutritional balance, making this recipe perfect for wellness-focused meal planners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 450g (1 lb) shredded chicken
- 400g (14 oz) artichoke hearts
- 280g (10 oz) fresh spinach
- 950 ml (4 cups) chicken broth
- 240 ml (1 cup) heavy cream
- 4 cloves garlic
- ½ large onion
- 2 tsps italian seasoning
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter
Instructions
- Sauté Base: Melt butter in a large stockpot over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, releasing its aromatic essence.
- Develop Flavor Layers: Introduce diced onions and Italian herb blend, allowing the mixture to caramelize and develop rich golden undertones for 8-9 minutes.
- Create Creamy Foundation: Pour chicken broth and heavy cream into the pot. Incorporate shredded chicken, artichoke hearts, kosher salt, and black pepper, ensuring all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Simmer and Blend: Bring the mixture to a rapid boil, then immediately reduce heat and allow to simmer for 4-6 minutes, melding the flavors into a harmonious blend.
- Finish and Garnish: Lower heat and gently fold in fresh spinach leaves, stirring until they wilt completely. Perform a final seasoning check, adjusting to taste, and serve hot with a final sprinkle of herbs.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Control: Melt butter slowly over medium heat to prevent burning and ensure a golden, nutty flavor base for the soup.
- Herb Infusion Technique: Caramelize onions with Italian herbs to develop deep, complex flavor layers that enhance the overall taste profile.
- Chicken Selection Tip: Use pre-cooked, shredded chicken or rotisserie chicken for maximum convenience and consistent texture.
- Spinach Wilting Precision: Add spinach at the end of cooking to preserve its bright green color, nutrients, and prevent overcooking into a mushy texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg