Creamy Low-Carb Chicken & Mushroom Soup
Savor a hearty, flavorful soup packed with tender chicken and earthy mushrooms, a truly wholesome delight.
Equipment
- Large Pot or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
Soup Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2.5 pounds chicken breasts diced into 1-inch cubes
- 1 pound baby button mushrooms sliced
- 1 pound baby Bella mushrooms sliced
- 1 large yellow onion finely chopped
- 8 garlic cloves minced
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons ground marjoram
- 5 tablespoons grape juice
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 6 ounces cream cheese
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.33 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Garnish
- Leftover mushrooms pan-fried
- Shredded cheddar cheese
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the diced chicken breasts and cook for about 10 minutes, turning once, until beautifully cooked through.
- Carefully remove the cooked chicken from the pot and set it aside for a moment.
- Add both types of sliced mushrooms to the pot and sauté for roughly 6 minutes until softened. Remember to set aside a small portion of these cooked mushrooms for a lovely garnish later.
- Stir in the finely chopped onion, minced garlic, dried thyme, ground marjoram, and grape juice. Continue to sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is tender and fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer. Return the cooked chicken to the pot, give it a good stir, and let it simmer uncovered for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.
- Finally, add the cream cheese, Parmesan, and cheddar. Whisk gently until all the cheeses are melted and thoroughly combined, creating a creamy, luscious soup.
- If you set aside any mushrooms earlier, quickly pan-fry them now to prepare your garnishes.
- Serve your delightful soup warm, garnished with the pan-fried mushrooms, a sprinkle of extra shredded cheddar cheese, and fresh chopped parsley. Enjoy!
Notes
Nutrition per serving:
- Calories: 502 kcal
- Total Carbs: 15g
- Net Carbs: 12.7g
- Fats: 25g
- Protein: 55g
