Description
A comforting, low-carb, and keto-friendly chicken soup made creamy with cream cheese and infused with savory herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 3 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
- 1 Onion, chopped
- 1 cup Mushrooms, sautéed
- 4 cups Chicken broth
- 1 cup Celery, chopped
- 1 cup Carrots, chopped
- 1 tsp Fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried)
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (for garnish)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Dash of paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Chop vegetables and dice the chicken into bite-sized pieces. Sauté garlic and mushrooms.
- Combine Ingredients in the Slow Cooker: Place the chicken, sautéed mushrooms, chopped vegetables, and seasonings in the slow cooker. Pour in the chicken broth.
- Add the Cream Cheese: Cut cream cheese into cubes and spread on top.
- Cook: Set slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Finish: Stir the soup once done cooking and adjust seasonings.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
Use high-quality ingredients for the best flavor and sautéing aromatics enhances the dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: chicken soup, slow cooker, keto, creamy soup, comfort food