Chicken Garlic Soup
Chicken Garlic Soup (Diabetic-Friendly, Low-Carb)
Creamy, soothing, and loaded with garlic — the kind of soup that warms your whole soul.
Perfect for cold days, sick days, or quick comforting dinners.
🛒 Ingredients
For the soup base
- 2 tbsp butter or olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 6–8 cloves garlic, minced (the star of the show!)
- 1 lb (450g) chicken breast or thighs, chopped small
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or evaporated milk for lighter version)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp turmeric (for golden color, optional)
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Salt to taste
To thicken (low-carb method)
Choose ONE:
- ½ tsp xanthan gum
- OR ¼ cup blended cooked cauliflower
- OR 2 oz cream cheese
For garnish
- Fresh parsley
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Cook the aromatics
In a pot over medium heat:
- Melt butter
- Add onion → sauté until soft
- Add minced garlic → cook 1–2 minutes (don’t burn it!)
Your kitchen will smell amazing already.
2️⃣ Add the chicken
- Add chopped chicken pieces
- Season with garlic powder, pepper, turmeric, and a pinch of salt
- Cook until chicken is lightly browned on the outside
3️⃣ Pour the broth
Add chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and cook 10–12 minutes, until chicken is tender.
4️⃣ Make it creamy
Add heavy cream and stir.
5️⃣ Thicken
Choose a method:
✔ Cream cheese → stir until melted (rich & velvety)
✔ Xanthan gum → sprinkle lightly, whisk constantly (thickens fast)
✔ Cauliflower purée → blend cooked cauliflower with a little broth, then add (super natural & low carb)
Simmer 2–3 minutes until thick and golden.
6️⃣ Finish + serve
Taste and adjust salt.
Top with:
- Chopped parsley
- Red pepper flakes
- Extra garlic powder if needed
Serve hot!
📌 Nutrition (Per 1-cup serving)
(using heavy cream + cream cheese)
- Calories: 260
- Protein: 22g
- Fat: 18g
- Total Carbs: 3.8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Net Carbs: 3.8g
Diabetic-friendly, low-carb, and high in satisfying protein.
