Keto Portuguese Chicken and Spinach Soup

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 pound Chicken thighs
• 1 medium Onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 6 cups Chicken broth
• 6 cups Spinach
• 2 teaspoons Chorizo spice blend (soy-free)
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 teaspoon Black pepper

Instructions

1. 1Place a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat (350°F/175°C). Add the 2 tablespoons of olive oil and let it warm for 1 minute.
2. 2While the oil heats, season the 1 pound of chicken thighs evenly with the 1 teaspoon of salt and the 1/2 teaspoon of black pepper.
3. 3Carefully place the seasoned chicken thighs into the heated pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is browned on all sides. The chicken is ready to be moved when it has a nice golden-brown crust.
4. 4Remove the browned chicken thighs from the pot and set them aside on a clean plate. Leave the flavorful oil and any browned bits in the pot.
5. 5Add the 1 medium onion, which has been diced, and the 4 cloves of garlic, which have been minced, to the pot. Cook, stirring often, for 3-5 minutes until the onion is softened and the garlic is fragrant. The vegetables should be tender and slightly see-through.
6. 6Pour the 6 cups of chicken broth into the pot. Add the 2 teaspoons of chorizo spice blend. Stir everything together well, making sure to scrape up any bits from the bottom of the pot. Bring the liquid to a gentle simmer over medium heat (350°F/175°C).
7. 7Return the 1 pound of chicken thighs to the simmering broth. Cover the pot and let it cook for 20 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
8. 8Carefully remove the cooked chicken thighs from the pot and place them on a cutting board. Using two forks, shred the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Return the 1 pound of shredded chicken to the pot.
9. 9Add the 6 cups of spinach to the pot. Stir gently until the spinach wilts into the hot soup, which should take about 2-3 minutes. The soup is ready when the spinach is bright green and tender.
10. 10Serve the Keto Portuguese Chicken and Spinach Soup hot.

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