This Whole30, Paleo, & Keto Chicken Soup recipe is warm, hearty, comforting, flavorful, and totally delicious. Plus, it can be made in the Instant Pot or on the stovetop!
Heat the oil using the "saute" setting. Add the carrot, celery, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno (if using) and saute until tender, around 3 to 5 minutes. Add the garlic and saute another 1 or 2 minutes, or until fragrant.
Press "Cancel".
Add all of the remaining ingredients, seal the lid, and turn the valve to "sealing".
Cook on high pressure for 18 minutes.
Allow the Instant Pot to release the pressure naturally for 5 minutes. Then, turn the valve to "venting" to manually release the rest of the pressure. Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and place in a large bowl. Shred with 2 forks or with a mixer, then return to the Instant Pot. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. If it tastes "flat", it needs more salt.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Stovetop Instructions:
Cover Chicken with water in a large pot and bring to boil. Reduce heat to low and cook 30 minutes.
Remove chicken, shred with 2 forks or a mixer, and set aside.
Rinse out the same large pot you boiled your chicken in, then heat the oil in it over medium heat.
Add the carrots, celery, bell pepper, onion, and jalapeno (if using) and saute for 5-8 minutes, or until tender. Add the garlic and cook for another 2 minutes.
Stir in all remaining ingredients, reduce heat to low, and simmer 20 minutes or until all veggies are tender and soup is heated through. Taste and adjust seasonings if needed. If it tastes "flat", it needs more salt.
Ladle soup into bowls and serve immediately.
Notes
While carrots aren't usually considered Keto, when divided among the soup, it only adds less than 1 carb per serving and adds loads of flavor!
If you want to change up the veggies and replace the zucchini or spinach with a different veggie... go for it! Just don't change up the seasonings or forget the tomato paste. I've accidentally forgotten the tomato paste before and it completely changes the soup. I don't recommend it, lol!
The carrot, celery, onion, and bell pepper add loads of flavor to the soup. Replace or reduce with caution.
If you're not Paleo, Keto, or Whole30, feel free to replace the zucchini with 12 oz of frozen corn. You can even add a can of northern or cannellini beans if you'd like!
Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3 to 5 days or frozen in individual containers for up to 3 months.