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Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup Recipe
Learn how to cook Keto Jalapeno Popper Chicken Soup in the instant pot or crockpot. This low carb soup has just the right amount of heat and is easy to fix.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
6 hrs 10 mins
Total Time
6 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 390 kcal
Course:
Soup
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 3 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp taco seasoning
- 2 fresh jalapeños seeded and chopped - divided
- 1/4 onion chopped
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 lb Bacon (save 3 pieces for toppings)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tsp xanthan gum
Instructions
How to make Jalapeno popper chicken soup recipe in the Instant Pot:
- Add to the instant pot, the chicken breasts, onion, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, 1 of the jalapeños, onions, chicken broth and cooked bacon stirring to make sure all the ingredients are combined.
- Add the lid and set the valve to sealing
- Set the pressure to 25 minutes.
- Do a quick release to release the pressure from the Instant Pot after the cook time.
- Remove the chicken and shred.
- Return the chicken back to the Instant Pot and switch the Instant Pot back to the sauté setting. Stir in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and the Xanthan gum. Stir to combine as cheese melts. Stir in the heavy whipping cream and then turn the Instant Pot off.
- Allow the soup to sit to thicken for 10-15 minutes.
- Add your favorite toppings and enjoy.
Cup of Yum
How to make Slow Cooker Jalapeno Popper Soup:
- Add the chicken breasts, onion, taco seasoning, salt, pepper, 1 of the jalapeños, onions, bacon and chicken broth to a crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
- 1 hour before serving, remove the chicken and shred.
- Add chicken back to the crock pot. Then stir in the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and the Xanthan gum. Cover and cook on high for 15-20 minutes to melt the cheese. Then stir in the heavy whipping cream, cover and cook for 5-10 minutes on high to heat the cream through and for the soup to thicken.
- Serve with the toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- You can also add heavy whipping cream if you prefer a cream based soup. Serve with your favorite toppings.
Nutrition Information
Calories
390kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
6g
(2%)
Protein
28g
(56%)
Fat
27g
(42%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Cholesterol
85mg
(28%)
Sodium
1147mg
(48%)
Potassium
421mg
(12%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
420IU
(8%)
Vitamin C
11.5mg
(13%)
Calcium
280mg
(28%)
Iron
1.1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 390
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 390kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 6g | 2% |
| Protein | 28g | 56% |
| Fat | 27g | 42% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 1147mg | 48% |
| Potassium | 421mg | 9% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 420IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 11.5mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 280mg | 28% |
| Iron | 1.1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.