Keto Chicken & Wild Rice Soup 

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil or butter
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 medium carrot (optional for strict keto), chopped
• 2 cups cooked, shredded chicken (rotisserie works great)
• 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp parsley
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1½ cups cauliflower rice (as a wild rice substitute)
• 1 tsp xanthan gum (for thickening, optional)

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👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Sauté veggies: In a large pot, heat oil or butter over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrot. Cook until soft (about 5 minutes).
2. Add chicken & seasoning: Stir in shredded chicken, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper.
3. Simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10–15 minutes.
4. Cream it up: Add cauliflower rice and cook for another 5–7 minutes until tender.
5. Thicken (optional): Stir in heavy cream. If you like it thicker, sprinkle in xanthan gum slowly while stirring.
6. Taste & serve: Adjust seasoning, garnish with extra parsley if desired, and enjoy!