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Gluten Free Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup

This Gluten Free Creamy Chicken Vegetable Soup recipe is the ultimate healthy comfort food! It's super easy to make, and bursting with flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 227 kcal

Equipment

  • Large Soup Pot
  • Immersion Blender

Ingredients
  

Broth

  • 2 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 2 Cups Filtered Water
  • 13.5 Ounces Full Fat Coconut Milk
  • 2 Cups Diced Carrots
  • 2 Cups Diced Celery
  • 1 Sweet Onion, Thinly Sliced
  • 3-4 Cloves of Garlic

Seasoning & Flour

  • 1-2 Tablespoons Fresh Thyme You can also use dried thyme. (About one teaspoon will work!)
  • 3 Tablespoons Cassava Flour
  • 1 Teaspoon Salt
  • ½ Teaspoon Black Pepper

Meat

  • 1 Pound Chicken Breast About 2-3 Chicken Breasts.

Vegetables (Optional)

  • 1 Cup Diced Carrots
  • 1 Cup Diced Celery

Instructions
 

Preparing the Soup

  • Start by sautéing the sliced onions with a little olive oil, avocado oil, or coconut oil. (Medium heat.)
  • After a couple of minutes, add in the chopped garlic. (Make sure you're stirring them continuously so they don't burn.)
  • Once the onions are translucent, you can add in the chopped celery, carrots, salt, and black pepper. Keep stirring for a few minutes.
  • Next, add the chicken broth, water, and coconut milk. Stir a few times, and then place the chicken breast on top.
  • Cover the pot, and set a timer for 30 minutes. Turn the burner to medium/high until it begins to boil. Once it's boiling, bring the temperature down to low and let simmer.

Making the Broth

  • After the timer goes off, carefully remove the chicken breast and add it to a mixing bowl. Break apart with two forks, or use a hand mixer to shred quickly!
  • Then, use an immersion blender to puree most of the vegetables into the broth. (I like to leave some chunks.)
  • Slowly add the cassava flour into the broth one tablespoon at a time. (Stirring continuously.)

Putting it all together

  • Add back in the shredded chicken, and stir well. If you want extra vegetables, you can add in one cup of carrots, and celery too!
  • Place the cover back on, and let simmer on low for 10 more minutes.
  • Once the timer goes off, it's ready - serve hot!

Notes

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this recipe Whole30 friendly?
Yes! This Creamy Chicken Soup is made with simple, whole food ingredients which makes it a great Whole30 option. Plus it's dairy-free & grain-free!
How do you make soup creamy without dairy?
I use full fat coconut milk for a lot of my recipes! It's an amazing dairy-free option that has a rich and creamy consistency similar to heavy cream. I use full fat coconut milk which has much more fat than regular coconut milk you would find in the carton. If you're not a big fan of coconut, I'm sure you could swap it for almond milk - it just won't be as creamy!
Is this a healthy alternative to cream of chicken soup?
Yes! Traditional cream of chicken soup is made with lots of butter, heavy cream, and regular flour. This recipe is a lightened up version with coconut milk, pureed vegetables, chicken bone broth, and cassava flour! The perfect recipe for anyone who is gluten-free or dairy-free.
Can I make this recipe without an immersion blender?
I highly suggest you use an immersion blender for this recipe, but if don't have one you can use a regular blender! After you remove the chicken, pour half of the broth/vegetable mixture, and cassava flour into the blender. Be very careful blending hot liquids! Transfer it back into the pot, add back in the chicken, and give it a good stir. (Follow directions the same from there.)

How to store & reheat leftovers

You can freeze leftover soup in a freezer safe glass container. Make sure it’s cooled to room temperature before placing it in the freezer.
You can also store leftovers for up to 5 days in the refrigerator. I use Ello containers because they’re freezer & microwave safe. 
To reheat soup, transfer it into a small sauce pan on medium heat until it’s to your desired temperature. (You can also use a microwave!)
See full post for more information and step by step photos!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 15gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 36mgSodium: 845mgPotassium: 726mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8297IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 76mgIron: 3mg
Keywords creamy chicken soup, dairy free creamy chicken soup, paleo chicken soup, whole30 creamy chicken soup
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