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A delicious and low-carb alternative to chicken and rice soup! This Lemon Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup is easy to make and full of fresh flavor! #soup #lowcarb #chicken #cauliflowerrice #glutenfree #lemon #paleo
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Lemon Chicken and Cauliflower Rice Soup

A delicious and low-carb alternative to chicken and rice soup!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Soup, Stew + Chili
Cuisine: Greek
Keyword: lemon chicken and cauliflower rice soup, lemon chicken and rice soup, lemon chicken soup
Servings: 4 servings

Ingredients

  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 1 cup diced yellow onion
  • 32 ounces low sodium chicken broth
  • 12 ounces cauliflower, riced (I used a bag of frozen defrosted cauliflower rice)
  • 2 tablespoons fresh chopped dill, divided
  • Zest of a lemon
  • 1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 4 teaspoons cornstarch or arrowroot powder
  • 2 eggs. whisked
  • 1 pound cooked boneless skinless chicken breasts, shredded

Instructions

  • Add the olive oil to a large pot over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add in the diced onion and sauté 2-3 minutes. Add in 1 tablespoon of the fresh chopped dill, lemon zest and the chicken broth. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil.
  • Add in the cauliflower rice and simmer until it's tender, about 6-8 minutes.
  • In a small bowl whisk the arrowroot powder (or cornstarch) and lemon juice together until the arrowroot is dissolved.
  • Whisk the eggs into the lemon juice mixture then slowly ladle in about 1-2 cups of the broth whisking the entire time so that the eggs don't curdle. Once the mixture comes to temperature whisk it back into the soup pot. Continue to stir the mixture until it thickens slightly, about 5 minutes.
  • Add in the shredded chicken and remaining tablespoon of chopped dill. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Serve the soup topped with thin lemon slices and extra dill if desired.

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Nutrition

Calories: 330kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 45g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 189mg | Sodium: 203mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 5g