This creamy and comforting soup is perfect for those cold evenings when you need something warm and filling.
Made with tender shredded chicken and rich cream cheese, it’s a bowl of pure comfort that keeps your keto diet on track.
I love making this soup because it combines simple ingredients you can easily find. The cream cheese gives it that smooth, velvety texture while the crispy bacon adds a nice crunch and extra flavor that makes every spoonful exciting.
What makes this recipe special is how the chicken and spinach work together to create a filling meal that’s both healthy and satisfying.
The heavy cream and butter make it rich and creamy, while the garlic and dill add just the right amount of seasoning to bring all the flavors together.
This soup is also great for meal prep – you can make a big batch and enjoy it throughout the week.
👍 Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Rich and Creamy: The combination of cream cheese and heavy cream creates a soup that’s incredibly rich and satisfying.
Unlike many other keto soups that can feel thin or watery, this one has that wonderful, velvety texture that makes you feel like you’re having a real treat.
The cream cheese melts perfectly into the broth, making every spoonful smooth and delicious.
Hidden Vegetables: The spinach in this soup is a great way to get more greens into your diet without feeling like you’re eating a salad.
The leaves wilt down into the creamy broth, taking on all the delicious flavors while still providing important nutrients.
Satisfying Without Being Heavy: Despite being rich and creamy, this soup doesn’t leave you feeling weighed down. The protein from the chicken and the healthy fats keep you feeling full and satisfied for hours, but you won’t feel sluggish after eating it.
✨ Recipe Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 4 cups Shredded Chicken
- 1/2 cup Bacon (chopped)
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 cups Spinach Leaves (chopped)
- 1/2 medium Onion (chopped)
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic (minced)
- 4 cups Chicken Broth (I recommend this one – amazon)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Dill
- Black Pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
👨🍳 How To Make
Follow this easy recipe:
Step 1
Place a pot over medium heat. Add the butter and melt it. Then, add the onions and sauté them for a few minutes until soft.
Step 2
Add in the garlic and saute until fragrant. Then, add in the cream cheese and continue stirring and sauteing until the cream cheese is melted.
Step 3
Whisk in the chicken broth and mix well. Then, season with dill, black pepper, and salt.
Step 4
Add the spinach and simmer for a few minutes.
Step 5
Add the shredded chicken and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
Step 6
Add the bacon and heavy cream and simmer for 10 more minutes. Add the green onions on top and serve. Enjoy this amazing, comforting soup!
💡Tips
1. Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese
Take your cream cheese out of the fridge at least 30 minutes before starting the recipe. When cream cheese is at room temperature, it melts smoothly into the broth without leaving any lumps.
If you use cold cream cheese, you’ll spend extra time trying to break up little chunks in your soup.
If you forget to take it out early, cut the cold cream cheese into small cubes – this will help it melt faster.
2. Watch Your Heat Level
Keep the heat at medium or medium-low when adding the cream cheese and heavy cream. High heat can cause dairy to separate or become grainy.
Once you add the cream cheese, stir constantly until it’s completely melted. When you add the heavy cream later, lower the heat slightly.
You want the soup to simmer gently – if you see big bubbles forming, your heat is too high. A gentle simmer will give you that perfectly smooth, creamy texture without any separation.
3. The Chicken
You can use rotisserie chicken, but if you’re cooking your own, don’t just boil it plain. Season the cooking water with salt, pepper, and some garlic – this adds an extra layer of flavor to your soup.
Shred the chicken while it’s still slightly warm (it’s easier than cold), and make sure the pieces aren’t too big or too small. Aim for bite-sized pieces that will fit nicely on a spoon.
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FAQ
1. What can I use instead of heavy cream?
If you don’t have heavy cream, you can use half-and-half, but the soup won’t be as rich and the carb content will be slightly higher.
Another option is coconut cream (the thick part from a can of full-fat coconut milk) but I don’t recommend it because the soup will taste like… coconut.
2. Why did my cream cheese get lumpy in the soup?
Lumpy cream cheese usually happens when the cream cheese is too cold or when the heat is too high.
To prevent this, make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature before starting. Cut it into small cubes to help it melt more evenly.
When adding it to the soup, keep the heat at medium-low and whisk constantly until it’s completely smooth.
Keto Chicken & Cream Cheese Soup
Print RecipeIngredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
- 4 cups Shredded Chicken
- 1/2 cup Bacon chopped
- 2 tablespoons Butter
- 4 cups Spinach Leaves chopped
- 1/2 medium Onion chopped
- 1/2 cup Heavy Whipping Cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons Garlic minced
- 4 cups Chicken Broth (I recommend this one - amazon)
- 1/2 teaspoon Dried Dill
- Black Pepper to taste
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Place a pot over medium heat. Add the butter and melt it. Then, add the onions and sauté them for a few minutes until soft.
- Add in the garlic and saute until fragrant. Then, add in the cream cheese and continue stirring and sauteing until the cream cheese is melted.
- Whisk in the chicken broth and mix well. Then, season with dill, black pepper, and salt.
- Add the spinach and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the shredded chicken and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
- Add the bacon and heavy cream and simmer for 10 more minutes. Add the green onions on top and serve. Enjoy this amazing, comforting soup!