Whole30 Creamy Chicken Soup

Warm, comforting, and effortlessly healthy, this Whole30 Creamy Chicken Soup is the perfect blend of rich flavors and nourishing ingredients. Featuring tender, shredded chicken breasts simmered with a hearty medley of carrots, celery, and onion, this dairy-free soup owes its velvety texture to creamy coconut milk. Infused with the earthy aroma of dried thyme and bay leaves, every spoonful is packed with wholesome goodness. Fresh baby spinach adds a splash of color and an extra boost of nutrients just before serving. Ready in under an hour, this easy-to-make soup is a lifesaver for busy weeknights and fits seamlessly into Whole30 or paleo meal plans. Satisfying yet light, it’s pure comfort in a bowl—perfect for chilly evenings or simply when you need a dose of coziness.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:50 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 2 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 medium, diced carrots
• 3 medium, diced celery stalks
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 6 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (13.5 oz) coconut milk
• 1 teaspoon, dried thyme
• 2 pieces bay leaves
• 2 cups, packed baby spinach
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery, and sauté for about 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 3

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the chicken breasts to the pot along with the chicken broth, coconut milk, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and black pepper.

Step 5

Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let simmer for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Step 6

Remove the chicken breasts from the pot and shred them using two forks.

Step 7

Return the shredded chicken to the pot and stir in the baby spinach. Allow the spinach to wilt for about 2-3 minutes.

Step 8

Remove the bay leaves from the soup before serving.

Step 9

Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot, adjusting seasoning with more salt and pepper if necessary.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3449.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1374.8

Total Fat 43.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 8.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.2g
Cholesterol 295.8mg	0%
Sodium 6847.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 105.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 58.7g
Protein 141.0g	0%

Vitamin D 3.5IU	0%
Calcium 781.3mg	0%
Iron 16.2mg	0%
Potassium 5240.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.5%

Protein: 41.0%

Carbs: 30.6%