Ingredients
4 slices diced bacon
1 tablespoon butter
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 to 6 cups low sodium chicken broth
Β½ teaspoon garlic powder
Β½ teaspoon onion powder
Β½ teaspoon dried dill weed
Β½ teaspoon dried chives
Salt and fresh ground pepper, to taste
1 bay leaf
4 cups cooked shredded chicken
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
3 to 4 cups baby spinach
ΒΌ cup heavy cream
Sliced green scallions for garnish
Instructions
1-Cook 4 slices diced bacon in a large pot until crisp. Remove with slotted spoon, leave fat in pot.
2-Melt 1 tablespoon butter over medium-high heat. Add 1 small yellow onion diced, cook 3 minutes. Stir in 3 cloves garlic minced for 20 seconds.
3-Pour in 4 to 6 cups low sodium chicken broth, scrape browned bits. Season with Β½ teaspoon each garlic powder, onion powder, dried dill weed, dried chives, salt, pepper to taste. Add 1 bay leaf.
4-Bring to boil, reduce to medium-low, simmer 5 minutes. Stir in 4 cups cooked shredded chicken, cook another 5 minutes.
5-Add 8 ounces softened cream cheese, whisk until melted. Stir in 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese until melted.
6-Add 3 to 4 cups baby spinach, cook 2 minutes. Stir in ΒΌ cup heavy cream, cook 1 minute.
7-Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning. Serve topped with sliced green scallions and cooked bacon.
Last Step:
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π₯ Use the bacon fat to cook onions and garlic for enhanced flavor.
π§ Make sure the cream cheese is softened for easy melting and a smooth texture.
π₯ Adjust chicken broth amount for desired soup thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering and sautΓ©ing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Keto, Low-Carb
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 309
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 5 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
