Description
Ready in just 30 minutes, loaded with veggies and healthy protein, this Cauliflower Chicken Soup is a family favorite that’s super kid-friendly and delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, diced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 1/2 head cauliflower, chopped into florets or bite-size pieces
- 3 celery ribs, sliced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14 oz canned lite coconut milk (reduced fat)
- 2 cups chicken broth (or 14-oz can broth)
- 1 cooked chicken breast, shredded or diced
- 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (from 1/2 small lemon)
- 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano, or more to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh herbs, chopped (such as parsley, tarragon, and/or oregano, or use 1–2 teaspoons dried herbs)
Instructions
1. Heat the olive oil in a 3-quart pot. Sauté the diced onion and carrots for 5 minutes.
2. Add the cauliflower florets, sliced celery, and minced garlic. Stir and sauté for 2 more minutes.
3. Add the coconut milk, chicken broth, shredded chicken, salt, and pepper. Stir and bring to a boil.
4. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the carrots and cauliflower are cooked to your liking.
5. Remove from heat. Stir in the lemon juice, dried oregano, and chopped fresh herbs.
6. Taste and adjust salt or pepper if needed. Serve hot.
Notes
Try adding extras like diced potatoes, peas, corn, frozen veggie mix, white beans, or red pepper flakes.
To thicken the broth, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with water, or make a roux by adding flour and more oil after sautéing onions and carrots.
To skip coconut milk, substitute with extra chicken broth, heavy cream, or oat milk.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 129
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 746mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 13g
- Cholesterol: 36mg
Keywords: chicken, cauliflower, healthy soup, quick dinner, kid-friendly, coconut milk