Roasted Garlic Chicken Soup

Roasted garlic chicken soup is a healthy and comforting meal that is great for cold days and is keto-friendly. When you roast garlic, its natural sweetness comes out, which gives the soup more depth of flavor. It is a dish that will keep you full because it is high in protein and low in carbs.

Ingredients:

• 1 whole chicken, cut into parts
• 1 head of garlic
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 2 carrots, chopped
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 400F 200C

Slice off the top of the garlic head, drizzle with olive oil, wrap in foil, and roast for 30 minutes or until garlic is soft and golden brown

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat

Add onion, celery, and carrots, saut until softened, about 5 minutes

Add chicken parts to the pot and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes

Pour in chicken broth and add dried thyme

Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into the soup

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and let simmer for 30-40 minutes until chicken is cooked through

Remove chicken from the pot, shred the meat, and discard bones

Return shredded chicken to the pot

Season soup with salt and pepper to taste

Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley