Description
A comforting and creamy chicken soup made in a slow cooker, perfect for keto enthusiasts and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Season the chicken breasts or thighs with salt and pepper, and chop them into bite-sized pieces.
- Layer the vegetables: In your slow cooker, lay the chopped celery, onion, and carrots as the base layer.
- Add chicken and aromatics: Place your seasoned chicken on top of the vegetables, followed by minced garlic and herbs.
- Mix in broth: Pour in the chicken broth, ensuring that everything is submerged.
- Cream cheese touch: Cube the cream cheese into smaller pieces for melting.
- Slow cook: Set your slow cooker to low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- Final touches: After cooking, stir and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Serve warm: Garnish with fresh herbs and parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
Feel free to substitute chicken with turkey or tofu. Add your favorite spices or vegetables based on preferences.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, keto, chicken soup, creamy soup, comfort food