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Keto Turkish Chicken Soup

Keto Turkish Chicken Soup (Terbiyeli Tavuk Çorbası)

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Turkish
Servings 4
Calories 434 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 Cups Chicken Broth
  • 700 Grams Bone-In Chicken Thighs Skin Removed. About 5-6 Chicken Thighs.
  • 200 Grams Carrot Grated.
  • 100 Grams Celery Diced.
  • 100 Grams Onion Diced.
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Minced.
  • 4 Tbsp Olive Oil
  • 1 Tsp Oregano
  • 1 Tsp Salt To Taste.
  • 1/2 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 1/2 Tsp Pul Biber Aleppo Pepper or Chili Powder.
  • 1-2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 Large Egg Yolk
  • 2 Tbsp Plain Yogurt
  • Juice of Half a Lemon

Instructions
 

  • Remove the skin off the from the chicken thighs and pat dry with a kitchen towel. Season with salt and pepper.
  • In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium high heat.
  • Sear the chicken thighs for about 3-5 minutes until golden brown but not cooked all the way through. Remove and set aside.
  • Add onion, celery, grated carrot and all of the spices to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5 minutes.
  • Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes.
  • Add chicken broth and bring the soup to a simmer.
  • Add the chicken thighs back into the pot and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Skim off the foam from the soup.
  • After an hour, remove the chicken thighs from the soup and shred. Discard the bones and add the chicken back into the soup.
  • In a bowl, whisk together 1 egg yolk, yogurt and the juice of 1 lemon.
  • Temper the yogurt mixture by slowly mixing in a few spoons of the chicken broth.
  • Remove the soup from the heat and add in the yogurt mixture.
  • Serve Immediately and enjoy!

Notes

Nutrition Information (4 Servings): 
434 Calories
9.5g Carbohydrates
2.6g Fiber 
33.9g Fat
25.4g Protein
Net Carbs: 6.9g / Serving