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Keto Green Chicken Enchilada Soup

Keto Green Chicken Enchilada Soup: Comfort in Every Spoonful

This Keto Green Chicken Enchilada Soup offers creamy textures and zesty flavors for a delightful, low-carb comfort food experience.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 cups
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth for vegetarian option
  • 1 cup Green Enchilada Sauce check for gluten-free varieties
  • 1 can Diced Green Chiles canned or fresh
For the Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin or taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Chili Powder adjust to taste
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For the Creamy Addition
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half for lighter version
For the Protein & Toppings
  • 2 cups Cooked Shredded Chicken such as rotisserie chicken
  • 1 cup Monterey Jack Cheese shredded
  • ¼ cup Fresh Cilantro chopped
  • as needed Lime Wedges for serving

Equipment

  • Large Pot

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 diced onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  2. Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of chicken broth, followed by 1 cup of green enchilada sauce and 1 can of diced green chiles. Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of ground cumin and chili powder. Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir and let simmer for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Reduce heat to low and whisk in 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until melted and smooth.
  5. Add 2 cups of cooked shredded chicken and 1 cup of heavy cream. Stir well and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
  6. Stir in 1 cup of shredded Monterey Jack cheese until melted and fully incorporated.
  7. Remove from heat and fold in ¼ cup of freshly chopped cilantro. Serve hot with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 95mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 600IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature before adding to prevent lumps.

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