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    Home / Recipes / Soups / Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

    December 12, 2018 by Keto Cooking Christian 13 Comments

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    Classic jalapeño popper dip turned into a hearty soup with shredded chicken and topped with bacon and lots of cheddar cheese!

    closeup of jalapeno popper soup in spoon

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    Are you a fan of jalapeño poppers?  This Jalapeño Popper Chicken soup has all the same great flavors of jalapeño poppers and is so easy to make!

    closeup of bowl of jalapeno popper soup with cheese on top

    I take homemade chicken stock and add fresh jalapeño peppers, shredded chicken, bacon, cheddar and cream cheese to create a mouth-watering, piping hot bowl of deliciousness!

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup - Keto and Low Carb

    The chicken stock this recipe calls for is this Chicken Stock made in an Instant Pot, which was easy and only takes an hour to cook. If you're in a hurry you can always use store bought.

    The shredded chicken that I use for this recipe was this quick and easy Instant Pot Roasted Chicken. It has the most amazing flavor and is super easy to make!  

    What's in Jalapeno Popper Soup

    • Chicken stock
    • Shredded cooked chicken (I use roasted chicken)
    • Jalapeño peppers
    • Mascarpone cheese
    • Cream cheese
    • Cheddar cheese
    • Uncured bacon
    • Onion
    • Heavy cream
    • Chili seasoning
    • Salt and pepper

    *Exact measurements are listed in the recipe card below.

    How to Make Jalapeño Popper Soup

    Cook the bacon over medium heat in a pot until crisp.

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup - Keto and Low Carb

    Remove the bacon and most of the grease, leaving behind about a tablespoon.

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup - Keto and Low Carb

    Sauté the onion and jalapeño peppers for a few minutes, with a little salt and pepper.

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup - Keto and Low Carb

    Add in the chili seasoning and allow to toast for about 10 seconds, while stirring.

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup - Keto and Low Carb

    Add in the chicken stock, chicken, most of the bacon (reserve a little for garnish), salt, pepper and the heavy cream.

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup - Keto and Low Carb

    Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, uncovered.

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup - Keto and Low Carb

    Now this is where all the magic happens. To make this soup extra creamy and velvety, add in the shredded cheddar, mascarpone and cream cheese and stir until melted.

    Talk about a cup of happiness! This may be considered a Keto soup recipe, but I promise you, every one in your family will love it.

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup - Keto and Low Carb

    When you're ready to serve it, top with a healthy garnish of cheddar cheese, bacon and chopped jalapeño peppers. Add as much cheese as you'd like, the more cheese the better!

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup - Keto and Low Carb

    There is something that just makes soup taste better when served in a super cute soup mug. This one came from Hobby Lobby and I just couldn't resist it.

    closeup of jalapeno popper soup in spoon

    You can serve this soup with my Jalapeño Cheddar "Cornbread".  It has great texture and flavor and it is the perfect companion with this Keto chicken soup.

    What are the Carbs in Jalapenos?

    Jalapenos pack great flavor with just a few carbs. A half cup only has 3 grams of carbs. Let's be honest though, people seldom eat a half a cup at at time. And jalapeño peppers have an extremely low glycemic load, which is great for Keto because they don't create little to no insulin response.

    white bowl of jalapeno peppers

    Tips for the Best Jalapeno Popper Soup

    Variations for Jalapeno Popper Keto Soup

    For the base of this soup, I used my Homemade Chicken Stock, but you can use any Keto friendly store bought stock.  If you've never made your own stock before, you wouldn't believe how easy it is.

    I like to buy rotisserie chicken (or make my own) and use them in casseroles, like my Spinach Artichoke Chicken Casserole, Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole, Chicken Florentine Casserole or Bacon Ranch Chicken Casserole, to name a few.  

    Once I pull all the chicken, I am left with the carcus, which is perfect to use to make chicken stock!  Thrown in celery, onion, carrots, fresh herbs and water and you will have the most flavorful homemade stock.  See how to make it here!  

    I use the quintessential Jalapeño Popper ingredients like fresh jalapeño peppers, cream cheese and bacon.  I also add in mascarpone cheese to add more creaminess and healthy fats, without adding more carbs.  If you can't find mascarpone cheese, you can substitute with cream cheese.

    Cheddar cheese was also my choice for this soup, but you can use any good melting cheese that you like instead, like Monterey Jack or Colby.  You can even use pepper jack, if you want to kick up the spiciness a little.

    I also used my homemade chili seasoning mix, but you can use your own mix or any store bought version that you like.

    jalapeno popper chicken soup in white bowl

    Can I Freeze Jalapeno Popper Keto Soup?

    Store leftover soup in the fridge for a few days or freeze.  When storing in the fridge, the soup will solidify a little, because of all the cream cheese and mascarpone.  Once you reheat it, it will melt and loosen right back up.  Leftovers taste even better, because the flavors have had a chance to meld.

    In the winter, I like to make a few batches and freeze in containers so I always have a good base for most of the soups that I make.  But I also like the organic store bought that comes in the carton.  I prefer the organic, which I buy on sale and stock up so I always have some on hand.

    This Jalapeno Soup recipe is PERFECT for meal prep. Freeze it in the serving size you prefer and thaw when you're ready to serve! If you'd would like even more meal prep ideas, check out this article, 25 Keto Meal Prepping Tips.


    If you love the classic flavor of French onion soup, be sure to try this Keto French Onion Soup!

    closeup of bowl of jalapeno popper soup with cheese on top

    More Keto Soup Recipes

    • Italian Wedding Soup
    • Thai Coconut Curry Chicken Soup
    • Cream of Wild Mushroom Soup
    • Chicken Soup with Cauliflower Rice
    • Smoked Sausage & Cauliflower Cheddar Soup

    Also be sure to try this Keto Taco Soup and Low Carb Instant Pot Chicken Queso Soup!

    More Keto Jalapeño Pepper Recipes

    • Air Fryer Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Poppers
    • Jalapeño Popper Cauliflower "Mac" and Cheese
    • Jalapeño Popper Egg Salad
    • Bacon Wrapped Jalapeño Popper Chicken
    • Jalapeño Popper Chicken Dip
    • Cheddar Jalapeño "Cornbread"
    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup - Keto and Low Carb
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    closeup of bowl of jalapeno popper soup with cheese on top

    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup

    Classic jalapeño popper dip turned into a hearty soup and topped with cheddar cheese!
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 30 mins
    Author: Julianne
    Course: Soup
    Calories: 343
    Servings: 6

    INGREDIENTS

    • 6 cups chicken stock
    • 2 ½ cups shredded cooked chicken, I use roasted chicken
    • 3 jalapeño peppers, chopped
    • ¼ cup mascarpone cheese,  at room temperature
    • ½ cup cream cheese, at room temperature
    • 1 ⅓ cups shredded cheddar cheese, plus a little more for garnish
    • 5 pieces of uncured bacon, raw and chopped into small pieces
    • ¼ cup onion, diced
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 1 teaspoon chili seasoning
    • Salt and pepper to taste

    INSTRUCTIONS

    • Cook the bacon over medium heat in a pot until crisp.  Remove the bacon and most of the grease, leaving behind about a tablespoon.  Sauté the onion and jalapeño peppers for a few minutes.
    • Add in the chili seasoning and allow to toast for about 10 seconds, while stirring.  Add in the chicken stock, chicken, most of the bacon (reserve a little for garnish) and the heavy cream.
    • Simmer over medium heat for 15 minutes, uncovered.  Add in the shredded cheddar, mascarpone and cream cheese and stir until melted.
    • Serve with a healthy garnish of cheddar cheese, bacon and chopped jalapeño peppers.
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    Nutrition Facts
    Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 343 Calories from Fat 252
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 28g43%
    Saturated Fat 16g100%
    Carbohydrates 4g1%
    Sugar 3g3%
    Protein 16g32%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

    *Nutritional data is provided as a courtesy and is accurate to the best of my knowledge. You can verify it using the nutrition calculator of your choice. All data is based on net carbs, without sugar alcohol- Swerve, Erythritol, Allulose, or Monk Fruit.

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    Comments

    1. Judith

      November 07, 2022 at 12:13 pm

      Just wanted to tell you, I really like your soup bowl in this post. Thank you for the great recipes. God bless!

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        November 08, 2022 at 5:02 pm

        Thank you so much! I have gotten so many sweet comments about that bowl. It's my favorite. God bless you as well! 😊

        Reply
    2. Debbie

      September 06, 2021 at 11:11 pm

      What is the serving size and how many carbs

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      • Keto Cooking Christian

        September 07, 2021 at 3:09 pm

        Serving size and nutritional info is listed at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.

        Reply
    3. Debbie Quinn

      October 25, 2020 at 2:40 pm

      Tank you for the recipes

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 27, 2020 at 5:30 pm

        You're so welcome!

        Reply
    4. Laurie Ravenhorst

      October 10, 2019 at 7:16 pm

      Where can I buy that bowl?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        October 10, 2019 at 7:45 pm

        I bought it at Hobby Lobby about a year ago. Not sure if they still have them, but you can check.

        Reply
    5. Thea Bergeron

      April 28, 2019 at 3:50 am

      Thanks for the recipes! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Brittany Buchanan

      March 04, 2019 at 3:27 pm

      Do you think it will be ok without the mascarpone or should I substitute for a different type of cheese?

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        March 04, 2019 at 3:30 pm

        Hi Brittany,
        I would sub with more cream cheese, so the soup won't lose any of it's creaminess. I hope that helps!

        Reply
    7. Darcie F

      January 10, 2019 at 5:01 pm

      5 stars
      So yummy for a cold night. Comfort food for sure

      Reply
      • Keto Cooking Christian

        January 10, 2019 at 5:33 pm

        Great to hear you enjoyed it! It's been so cold out lately and there is nothing like a nice hot bowl of soup to warm you up!

        Reply

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