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Creamy Keto Chicken Cream Cheese Soup

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A comforting creamy chicken soup that fits perfectly into your keto lifestyle, made with cream cheese, shredded chicken, and savory vegetables.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups cooked chicken, shredded
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup mushrooms, sliced
  • 1 cup spinach, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Instructions

  1. Sauté the vegetables: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Once hot, add the minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  2. Add the mushrooms: Toss in your sliced mushrooms and a pinch of salt. Sauté until they’re golden brown and tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chicken broth: Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
  4. Add the shredded chicken: Stir in your shredded chicken and let it simmer until warmed through, about 5 minutes.
  5. Incorporate the spinach: Toss in the chopped spinach, stirring until it wilts, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Creamy goodness time: Reduce heat to low, add the softened cream cheese, stirring until fully melted. Then pour in 1 cup of heavy cream, stirring continuously until smooth.
  7. Season and serve: Finally, season with salt, pepper, and 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning to taste. Give it a stir and remove from heat.

Notes

This soup can be made in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer for busy weeknights. Adjust the seasoning as needed to suit your taste.

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Keywords: keto soup, chicken soup, creamy soup, low carb, comfort food

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