Keto Crack Chicken Soup Recipe
Keto Crack Chicken Soup is a creamy, flavorful soup packed with crispy bacon, tender chicken, and melted cheese. It's low-carb and perfect for a comforting meal that fits within a keto diet, with rich flavors from garlic, onion, and a touch of dill and chives.
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Calories: 420kcal
Servings: 0
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bacon Chopped
- 2 cup Cooked Shredded Chicken
- 3 cup Chicken Broth
- 1 cup Heavy Cream
- 4 oz Cream Cheese softened
- ½ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ½ teaspoon dried chives
- ¼ teaspoon Paprika Optional
- 1 Salt to taste
- 4 cups Pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions Optional
- Crispy bacon bits Optional
- Extra cheddar cheese Optional
Instructions
- Step 1: Cook the BaconIn a large pot or Dutch oven, cook chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside, leaving a little of that golden bacon fat behind, it’s flavor gold.
- Step 2: Add the Broth and ChickenPour in chicken broth and add shredded chicken. Bring it to a gentle simmer not a boil, just enough to let the flavors start mingling.
- Step 3: Make It CreamyAdd cream cheese in small chunks, stirring constantly until it melts smoothly into the broth. Then pour in heavy cream and mix until silky.
- Step 4: Season and SimmerAdd garlic powder, onion powder, salt, pepper, and a pinch of paprika or cayenne. Let the soup simmer for 5–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
- Step 5: The Final TouchStir in shredded cheddar cheese until melted and velvety. Toss the crispy bacon back in. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Step 6: Serve and TopLadle the soup into bowls. Top with green onions, extra cheese, or even a swirl of sour cream if you’re feeling indulgent.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 32g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 96mg | Sodium: 720mg | Potassium: 351mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 154IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 155mg | Iron: 1mg