Creamy Chicken & Vegetable Soup
Warm your soul with a soothing bowl of this rich, low-FODMAP creamy chicken and vegetable soup that is completely SIBO-friendly. Tender shredded chicken breast simmered with nutrient-rich zucchini, sweet carrots, and baby spinach comes together in a luscious, savory broth spiked with dried thyme, parsley, and a bright splash of fresh lemon juice. Whisked with lactose-free milk and cream cheese, this comforting single-serving soup yields a velvety, pub-style texture without any heavy dairy or digestive strain.
Expertly crafted for sensitive stomachs, this gluten-free and lactose-free soup offers all the homestyle flavor of classic chicken soup without common gut triggers. By substituting traditional onion and garlic with garlic-infused olive oil and green onion tops, you get a deeply satisfying, complex flavor profile completely free of fructans, bloating, or IBS discomfort. It is an exceptional, worry-free choice for anyone navigating a SIBO recovery protocol, supporting gut healing, or searching for a quick, cozy weeknight dinner.
Serving size
Ingredients
- 5 oz. Cooked Chicken Breast, shredded
- 1 Cup Low-fodmap Chicken Broth (Check for No Onion/Garlic)
- ½ Cup Zucchini, diced
- ¼ Cup Carrots, sliced
- ½ Cup Baby Spinach
- 2 tbsp. Green Onion Tops, sliced
- ¼ Cup Lactose-free Milk
- 1 tbsp. Lactose-free Cream Cheese
- 1 tsp. Garlic-infused Olive Oil
- ½ tsp. Dried Thyme
- ½ tsp. Dried Parsley
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- 1 tsp. Fresh Lemon Juice
Preparation
Step 1
Heat garlic-infused olive oil in a small soup pot over medium heat.
Step 2
Add zucchini and carrots and sauté for 3–4 minutes until they begin to soften.
Step 3
Add chicken broth, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper. Bring to a gentle simmer.
Step 4
Cook vegetables for 8–10 minutes until tender.
Step 5
Stir in lactose-free cream cheese and lactose-free milk, mixing until the broth becomes creamy and smooth.
Step 6
Add shredded chicken and spinach. Simmer another 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts and chicken is warmed through.
Step 7
Finish with fresh lemon juice and green onion tops before serving.
