Jalapeño Popper Chicken Soup - Keto and Low Carb
Classic jalapeño popper dip turned into a hearty soup and topped with cheddar cheese!
Servings: 6
Calories: 343kcal
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
Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 28g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Sugar: 3g