Creamy Chicken and "Rice" Soup

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Ingredients

  • 6 bacon slices, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 stalks celery, sliced
  • 1 (8-oz) pkg sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 2 Tbsp minced garlic
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh thyme, divided
  • 1 (32-oz) carton low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 (12-oz) pkg frozen riced cauliflower 
  • 4 cups chopped kale 
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup 2% milk
  • 2 cups shredded rotisserie chicken
  • ¾ tsp kosher salt
  • ¾ tsp pepper
  • ¾ cup shredded Cheddar cheese

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in large Dutch oven 4 minutes over medium-high heat. Remove bacon from pan, reserving drippings. Sauté onion, carrots, celery, mushrooms, garlic, and 1 Tbsp thyme in drippings until tender.
  2. Stir in broth, cauliflower, kale, cream, milk, chicken, salt, and pepper. Bring to boil; reduce heat and simmer 10 minutes or until thickened.
  3. Top servings with bacon, cheese, and 1 Tbsp thyme.

Nutritional Information

Main Total
Servings 6
Calories
415
415
Fat (g) 28 28
Sat. Fat (g) 15 15
Protein (g) 27 27
Carb (g) 14 14
Fiber (g) 3 3
Sodium (mg) 743 743

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