Low Carb Chicken Soup

This comforting, low-carb chicken soup is packed with veggies. Chicken thighs add rich flavor and remain tender after simmering in the soup. The lemon juice added at the end brings a lovely hint of brightness.

Ingreadient

  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
  • 1 (8 ounce) package sliced cremini mushrooms
  • 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
  • 2 carrots, thinly sliced
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 teaspoons chopped fresh sage
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
  • 1 dried bay leaf
  • 2 pounds bone-in chicken thighs, skin removed
  • 8 cups unsalted chicken broth
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground pepper
  • 2 cups chopped stemmed lacinato kale
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice