Low Carb Chicken Detox Soup
Low carb • Sugar-free chicken detox soup — 30 minutes, six bowls
This is a low-carb chicken detox soup, a light pot, not a medical cleanse. Shredded chicken, cauliflower, and broccoli simmer in a golden herb broth, like the photo. Thirty minutes. No sugar, no noodles.
Six bowls. Shred the chicken so it floats in the pot.
Simmer: 20
Why you'll love this soup
- 28g protein per bowl — shredded chicken
- 6g net carbs — cauliflower and broccoli, not pasta
- About 30 minutes, one pot
- Golden broth, shredded chicken, cauliflower, broccoli, like the photo
- No boxed mix, no sugar
- It stays light if you skip the cream
Health notes
- Protein: Chicken breast carries the bowl.
- Lower carb than noodle soup: Vegetables instead of pasta. Close to keto at 6g net.
- Six bowls: Macros are per sixth of the pot.
- Potatoes, noodles, or sweet broth will jump the carbs. This is a light soup, not a medical detox.
Key element — shred, then simmer
A chunky pot skipped the shred. Cook the chicken, pull it, and simmer with cauliflower and broccoli so the broth looks like the photo.
Diabetic-Friendly
Low Carb Chicken Detox Soup
- Prep10 min
- Total10 min
- Servings6 servings
- Calories220 kcal
Ingredients
Instructions
- Start. Heat oil in a Dutch oven. Cook onion, celery, and garlic 3 minutes.
- Poach. Add broth, chicken, thyme, turmeric, salt, and pepper. Simmer 12 minutes until the chicken is cooked.
- Shred. Lift the chicken out and shred it. Return it to the pot.
- Vegetables. Add cauliflower and broccoli. Simmer 8 minutes until tender.
- Finish. Stir in lemon juice and parsley. Ladle six bowls, like the photo. One sixth is one serving.
Notes & Tips
- Do not boil hard or the chicken turns dry.
- Shred while warm. Cold chicken tears in chunks.
- Turmeric gives the golden broth in the photo.
- Add broccoli near the end so it stays green.
- Lemon at the end brightens a light broth.
Variations & serving ideas
- Rotisserie chicken: Use 3 cups shredded. Simmer 12 minutes.
- Zucchini: Add 1 cup in the last 5 minutes.
- Potatoes, noodles, or cream: Skip them. That is how carbs and calories jump.
- Ginger: Add 1 tsp grated ginger with the garlic.
- Spinach: Stir in 2 cups spinach at the end.
- Rotisserie: Skip the poach. Use 3 cups shredded chicken and simmer 12 minutes.
- Extra green: Add 1 cup chopped kale with the broccoli.
Storage
- Refrigerator: Up to 4 days (Covered)
- Freezer: Up to 2 months (Cool first)
- Reheat: Stovetop (Add a splash of broth)
Nutrition Facts
Per serving · makes 6 servings
| Nutrient | Amount per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 220 kcal |
| Total fat | 8 g |
| Sodium | 640 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 9 g |
| Fibre | 3 g |
| Protein | 28 g |
Nutrition values are approximate and vary with brands and portion sizes.
Frequently asked questions
Is this soup keto-friendly?
Yes. About 6g net per bowl with chicken, cauliflower, and broccoli.
Does this detox the body?
No. It is a light low-carb soup. Your liver and kidneys already handle that work.
Can I add noodles or potatoes?
They add carbs. Cauliflower keeps each bowl at about 6g net.
Why shred the chicken?
Shreds float in the broth, like the pot in the photo.
Why is the broth golden?
Turmeric and a short simmer give the color in the photo.
How do I store leftovers?
Fridge up to 4 days, or freeze 2 months. Add a splash of broth when you reheat.
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