Keto Crack Chicken Soup Recipe
This rich and creamy soup combines savory chicken, crispy bacon, and a medley of herbs and cheeses to create a comforting, keto-friendly dish. Packed with flavor and easy to prepare, it's a perfect low-carb meal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Equipment
- Slotted spoon
- Dutch oven or soup pot
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Wooden spoon
- Whisk
Ingredients
- 4 cups baby spinach
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- sliced green scallions, for garnish
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp butter
- 4 slices bacon, diced
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 cups cooked shredded chicken
- ½ tsp dried chives
- ½ tsp onion powder
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
- 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
- ½ tsp dried dill weed
- salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Cook the diced bacon in a Dutch oven or soup pot until crisp, then remove it using a slotted spoon while leaving the grease in the pot.
- Add butter to the pot and melt it over medium-high heat, then sauté onions for 3 minutes before adding garlic for 20 seconds.
- Pour in the chicken broth, scraping the browned bits from the bottom, and season with garlic powder, onion powder, dill weed, chives, salt, and pepper.
- Add a bay leaf, bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to medium-low, and let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Stir in shredded chicken.
- Cook for another 5 minutes, then whisk in cream cheese until melted and combined.
- Mix in the shredded cheese.
- Whisk until smooth, and then add baby spinach, cooking for 2 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and cook for 1 more minute.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste, remove the bay leaf, and serve topped with scallions and the reserved crispy bacon.
Notes
- Use rotisserie chicken for a quick and flavorful shredded chicken option.
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easier melting and incorporation.