Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup
yield: 8 SERVINGS
prep time: 15 MINUTES
cook time: 20 MINUTES
total time: 35 MINUTES
Cheese, spicy jalapenos, chicken, & bacon combine to make a rich, creamy keto soup the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded/diced
- 8 strips of bacon
- 3/4 cup - 1 cup (roughly 4-6 large jalapeños), seeded and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 garlic clove, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 oz. cream cheese (room temperature)
- 1 cup heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
Directions
1
In a large saucepan or dutch oven, cook bacon over medium heat leaving 1/4 cup of bacon grease in the pan after the bacon is cooked. Set bacon aside.
2
Sauté chopped jalapenos in the bacon grease for about 4 minutes. Then add 2 tablespoons of butter and chopped garlic.
3
Bring the saucepan down to low heat. Pour in chicken broth and add cream cheese, whisking until cream cheese has melted. Slowly add in heavy whipping cream and stir occasionally. Add in shredded chicken and stir.
4
Add in shredded cheddar cheese, mixing until completely melted. Lastly add in the paprika, cumin, salt, pepper, and cilantro. Simmer on low heat for 15 minutes.
5
Serve soup topped with bacon crumbles, cilantro, and more cheese if you'd like. Enjoy!
Nutrition Information
Yield: 8 cups, Serving Size: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving:
448 Calories | 37.2g Fat | 4.7g Total Carbs | 0.5g Fiber | 2.4g Sugar | 0g Sugar Alcohol | 24g Protein | 4.2g Net Carbs