Cream of Chicken Soup Recipe Creamy Homemade Keto Soup! (2024)

This Cream of Chicken Soup is one of my favorite recipes for the winter! Not only is it an easy recipe, but there are only 5.7 NET carbs per serving. Forget the canned stuff and make your own creamy chicken soup at home. This is so much better than anything you'll find at the grocery store!

When it comes to a homemade soup that uses simple ingredients, the whole family will love this one. I think it's the best soup because it has chicken pieces paired with cream cheese, creating the perfect option for dinner tonight. It's the real deal and loaded with flavor.

Plus, I think it's safe to say that leftover soup does taste just as good the next day, if not better. The ingredient list is simple, and once everything is combined and cooked this is one of the best chicken soup recipes ever.

Since I'm a soup fan, be sure to check out my Keto Cheeseburger Soup Recipe and this Keto Cauliflower Soup. Both are great low-carb options for dinner!

Ingredients

• Butter - This is used to soften the onions and garlic.
• Olive oil - Helps to cook the ingredients in the stockpot.
• Onion- Chop into bite-sized pieces.
• Clovesgarlic- Chop into small pieces.
• Carrots - Finely chop. They give a nice color and sweet flavor.
• Chicken broth - For flavor and helps to thin out the soup recipe.
• Cream cheese - Adds a creamy texture.
• Half and half - Adds richness.
• Salt & Black pepper - You can season to taste.
• Shredded chicken - You can use leftover chicken to save time.
• Xanthan gum- This is optional, but it does help to thicken the soup recipe as it cools.

See recipe card for quantities.

How to Make Cream of Chicken Soup

The steps are simple to create the perfect creamy soup recipe!

Step One: Add the butter to a stockpot on the stove over medium heat. Melt. Add the garlic and onions and cook for 5 minutes.

Step Two: Add the chicken broth and let it simmer for 10 minutes.

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Step Three: Add the cream cheese and pepper, salt, and half and half. Turn the stovetop heat to low.Grab a stick blender and puree.

Step Four: Add the chicken. Sprinkle the xanthan gum on top and then stir until it is dissolved. As the soup cools, it will thicken.

Substitutions

Here are some simple substitutions that can be made for this recipe:

• Homemade chicken stock - A great substitute to add instead of chicken broth is your own chicken stock.I normally use my Homemade Chicken Bouillon Powder.
• Coconut milk - This could be used in place of the half and half.

Variations

Want to make a few changes? Here are some variations to consider:

• Add seasonings - Garlic powder and onion powder are two simple ways to add flavor to delicious recipes like this.
• Add veggies - A diced bell pepper and diced celery are two great options. Add those along with the onions and carrots.
• Use vegetable broth - This is a delicious substitute or variation loaded with flavor.
• ​Add rice - If you want to add a starch to the original recipe, making it into a rice soup is simple to do. Just add cooked white rice, brown rice, or wild rice. This is a great way to make a comfort soup recipe on dreary days.For low carb use cauliflower rice.

Be sure to check out this Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup for another one of my favorite flavors!

Equipment

Making your own homemade version of this soup isn't hard. You'll need a large stockpot and stick blender to do the trick.

Storage

The best part about making this soup recipe is that you'll have leftovers! Store any leftover chicken soup in an airtight container, and keep it stored in the fridge. Be sure to let it cool to room temperature before adding the lid and storing it.

Eat the leftovers within 2-3 days, and reheat on the stovetop or in a microwave-safe dish.

I don't recommend freezing this creamy broth because the ingredients might separate once frozen.

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