Chicken Zoodle Soup

This Chicken Zoodle Soup is a delightful low-carb twist on a traditional favorite, featuring tender chicken and fresh zucchini noodles in a flavorful Mexican-inspired broth. Packed with vibrant spices and fresh vegetables, it's both nourishing and satisfying.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams, diced
• Zucchini - 2 medium, spiralized into noodles
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Bell pepper - 1 small, diced
• Carrot - 1 medium, diced
• Chicken broth - 500 milliliters, low sodium
• Canned diced tomatoes - 200 grams
• Cumin - 1 teaspoon
• Chili powder - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Black pepper - to taste
• Fresh cilantro - for garnish

Steps

1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
2. Add the diced bell pepper and carrot to the pot, cooking for an additional 5 minutes until they soften.
3. Stir in the chicken breast and cook until lightly browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Add the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
5. In the last 5 minutes of cooking, add the spiralized zucchini noodles to the pot, stirring gently until they are just tender.
6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Nutrition

• Calories: 280
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 14 g
• Fiber: 4 g
• Sugar: 5 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 70 mg
• Total Fat: 10 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for low-carb diets.
• Rich in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.

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