Keto Chicken and Bacon Soup

Keto Chicken and Bacon Soup is a heartwarming dish that combines tender chicken, crispy bacon, and rich, creamy broth for a satisfying meal. It's perfect for those following a ketogenic diet while still craving comfort food.

Ingredients

• Chicken breast - 200 grams, diced
• Bacon - 100 grams, chopped
• Chicken broth - 500 ml
• Heavy cream - 100 ml
• Cream cheese - 50 grams, softened
• Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
• Onion - 1 small, diced
• Celery - 1 stalk, diced
• Spinach - 50 grams, fresh
• Olive oil - 1 tablespoon
• Dried thyme - 1 teaspoon
• Salt - to taste
• Pepper - to taste

Steps

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and add chopped bacon. Cook until crispy, then remove and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pot.
2. In the same pot, add diced onion, garlic, and celery. Sauté until the onion is translucent, about 5 minutes.
3. Add the diced chicken breast to the pot and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
4. Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add the dried thyme, salt, and pepper to taste.
5. Stir in the heavy cream and softened cream cheese until well combined and the soup is creamy.
6. Add fresh spinach and cooked bacon back into the pot. Simmer for an additional 5 minutes until the spinach has wilted.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 450
• Protein: 35 g
• Carbs: 6 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 2 g
• Sodium: 900 mg
• Cholesterol: 100 mg
• Total Fat: 34 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which supports muscle health and weight management.
• Low in carbohydrates, making it suitable for a ketogenic diet.

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