Keto Chicken and Spinach Soup
Alright, plot twist: there’s no actual chicken in this chicken soup. But your taste buds? They won’t know and frankly, won’t care. This keto-friendly, plant-powered bowl of joy uses meat-free swaps that still pack savory, soul-warming goodness. Spinach plays the supportive queen, loaded with nutrients and enough green to make your salad jealous. It’s comforting, creamy, and best of all—low carb without low satisfaction. This is soup for the girlie who wants cozy without the carnage. Spoon in hand, standards high, you’re about to slurp like a wellness goddess on a budget.
Keto Chicken and Spinach Soup
This vegan "chicken" and spinach soup brings bold flavor, rich texture, and leafy goodness in one hearty, guilt-free low-carb bowl.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ cup chopped onion
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 ½ cups chopped oyster mushrooms aka “vegan chicken vibes”
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk
- 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup coconut cream or soaked cashew cream
- ½ tsp Italian seasoning
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast for that umami “chickeny” punch
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot. Toss in onions and garlic. Sauté until your kitchen smells like a five-star restaurant.
- Add mushrooms. Cook for 5–6 minutes until tender and slightly golden—don’t rush her, she’s developing flavor.
- Pour in the vegetable broth and almond milk. Stir gently like you’re stirring drama into a group chat.
- Add spinach. Let it wilt like your willpower at a bake sale.
- Stir in coconut cream, Italian seasoning, salt, pepper, and nutritional yeast. Simmer on low for 10–12 minutes.
- For extra creaminess, blend half the soup and return to the pot. Or don’t. You’re the boss of this pot.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot. Bonus points if you garnish with smugness and chopped parsley.
Notes
🧾 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 215
- Total Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Iron: 20%
- Vitamin K: 35%
- Vitamin A: 30%
- Folate: 22%
- Magnesium: 18%
💁♀️ Flavor Tips & Notes
- Add lemon juice at the end if you’re feeling fancy.
- Throw in a pinch of red chili flakes for that spicy main character energy.
- Use baby kale or chard if you’re not on speaking terms with spinach this week.
- Craving crunch? Top with crushed almond flour crackers.
- Store leftovers like secrets—in a sealed container and hidden from roommates.
