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Keto creamy chicken & spinach soup

Creamy Keto Chicken & Spinach Soup (Low-Carb Comfort Food)

This Keto Creamy Chicken & Spinach Soup is a warm, comforting, and low-carb delight made with tender shredded chicken, fresh spinach, and a silky touch of heavy cream. Packed with protein, healthy fats, and wholesome veggies, it’s the perfect one-pot meal for chilly days—ready in just 35 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 277
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • The beauty of this soup lies in its simplicity. Here’s what you’ll need to whip up this delicious keto chicken spinach soup:
  • Olive oil – for sautéing the veggies.
  • Yellow onion – diced finely for a flavor base.
  • Mushrooms – white or cremini add umami depth.
  • Chicken broth – the foundation of a flavorful soup.
  • Heavy cream – creates a rich velvety texture.
  • Salt & pepper – basic seasoning that elevates the flavors.
  • Baby spinach – fresh greens for nutrition and color.
  • Chicken breasts – cooked and shredded for lean protein.
💡 Tip: For extra flavor, use bone broth instead of regular chicken broth—it’s nutrient-rich and great for gut health.
1 tbsp olive oil
1 yellow onion, diced
8 oz white mushrooms, sliced
6 cups chicken broth (or bone broth)
1 cup heavy cream
1 tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 cups baby spinach
2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cooked & shredded

Equipment

  • Large soup pot
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board & knife

Method
 

Sauté the onion –
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and cook until translucent (about 5 minutes).
Cook the mushrooms –
  1. Toss in the mushrooms and sauté until they shrink in size and release their juices (about 5 minutes).
Add broth & cream –
  1. Pour in chicken broth and heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper. Stir well.
Add chicken & spinach –
  1. Stir in shredded chicken and baby spinach. The spinach will wilt quickly.
Simmer –
  1. Bring the soup to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer for 10–15 minutes to let flavors meld.
Serve & enjoy –
  1. Ladle into bowls and pair with keto-friendly bread or almond flour crackers.

Notes

This Keto Creamy Chicken & Spinach Soup is a low-carb comfort food that’s both satisfying and nourishing. It’s rich in protein from shredded chicken, full of vitamins from fresh spinach, and made extra cozy with a silky touch of heavy cream. Perfect for chilly days, it’s an easy one-pot meal that fits perfectly into a keto lifestyle while keeping carbs low and flavor high
Nutritional breakdown (per serving)
  • Calories (kcal): ~277
  • Fat: 16.8 g
  • Saturated Fat: 8.1 g
  • Protein: 21.6 g
  • Carbohydrates: 9.8 g
  • Fiber: 0.6 g
  • Net Carbs: ~9.2 g
  • Cholesterol: 95.8 mg
  • Sodium: 594 mg