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Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup

Creamy low-carb chicken soup made with crispy bacon, ranch seasoning, cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and tender chicken.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 slices bacon chopped
  • 1½ pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • ½ small onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 8 ounces full-fat cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1½ cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons ranch seasoning
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
Optional:
  • spinach broccoli, cauliflower, red pepper flakes
Optional toppings:
  • bacon cheddar, green onion, chives, sour cream

Method
 

  1. Cook the chopped bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
  2. Leave approximately 1 tablespoon bacon fat in the pot.
  3. Season the chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika.
  4. Brown the chicken for 4 to 5 minutes per side. Remove from the pot.
  5. Add butter and onion. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
  6. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  7. Pour in the chicken broth and add ranch seasoning, paprika, and pepper.
  8. Return the chicken to the pot.
  9. Simmer for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through.
  10. Remove and shred the chicken, then return it to the soup.
  11. Reduce heat to low.
  12. Add softened cream cheese gradually and whisk until smooth.
  13. Add the heavy cream.
  14. Stir in the shredded cheddar until melted.
  15. Add approximately two-thirds of the cooked bacon.
  16. Taste and adjust the seasoning.
  17. Serve topped with remaining bacon, cheddar, green onions, or chives.

Notes

What Are the Macros for Keto Chicken Bacon Ranch Soup?

Approximate nutrition per serving when divided into 6 servings:
  • Calories: 520
  • Fat: 39 grams
  • Protein: 34 grams
  • Total carbohydrates: 7 grams
  • Fiber: 1 gram
  • Net carbohydrates: 6 grams
Nutrition will vary depending on the brands of bacon, broth, ranch seasoning, cream cheese, and cheddar used.

Allergy Notes

This recipe contains: 
  • Dairy
  • Possible allergens in packaged ranch seasoning
  • Check individual ingredient labels if you’re cooking for someone with food allergies or sensitivities.

Recipe Tips

  • Use block cheddar and shred it yourself for smoother melting.
  • Don’t boil the soup after adding cheese.
  • Chicken thighs make the soup extra rich and tender.
  • Add broccoli for more vegetables.
  • Save some bacon for topping so it stays crispy.
  • Let the cream cheese soften before adding it.
  • Add cayenne or red pepper flakes if you like a little heat.