Keto Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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This Keto Chicken Pot Pie Soup has a creamy texture and savory flavor. We prepare this soup with butter, olive oil, celery, mushrooms, zucchini, garlic, herbs, chicken broth, shredded chicken, cream cheese, heavy cream, and xanthan gum. This soup contains approximately 380 calories and 5 g of total carbs. This soup takes almost 40 minutes to prepare. This Keto Chicken Pot Pie Soup is excellent for lunch, dinner, meal prep, cozy evenings, and family meals. You can serve this soup with Garlic Butter Broccoli, Cauliflower Mash, Keto Cheddar Biscuits, Greek Salad, or Creamed Spinach.

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STATS:

  • Course: Main Course, Lunch, Dinner, Soup
  • No. of Calories: 380 kcal
  • Diet: Keto
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cuisine: American
  • Cook Time: 30 minutes
  • Portion Size: 1½ cups
  • Cooking Mode: Stovetop
  • Total Servings: 6
  • Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Total Time: 40 minutes
  • Total Carbs: 5 g

TOOLS:

  • Large soup pot
  • Cutting board
  • Chef’s knife
  • Wooden spoon
  • Whisk
  • Ladle

INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • ¼ cup onion
  • 2 celery stalks
  • 1 cup zucchini
  • 8 oz. mushrooms
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp. thyme
  • ½ tsp. rosemary
  • ½ tsp. parsley
  • One-fourth tsp. black pepper
  • Four cups chicken broth
  • Three cups chicken
  • Four oz. cream cheese
  • Heavy whipping cream, half cup
  • ½ tsp. xanthan gum
  • 1 tbsp. parsley
  • ½ tsp. lemon juice
  • ½ tsp. salt

INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTIONS:

CHICKEN:

  • We utilize cooked shredded chicken because it provides protein and a satisfying meaty texture. Make sure rotisserie chicken does not contain added sugar or high-carb seasoning.

ONION:

  • A small amount of onion provides traditional pot-pie flavor while keeping the carbohydrate content controlled. For an even stricter keto version, replace it with chopped green onion or omit it.

CELERY:

  • Celery is an excellent keto-friendly vegetable that adds flavor and texture. You can replace it with additional zucchini if desired.

ZUCCHINI:

  • We use zucchini instead of a larger amount of carrot because it is lower in carbohydrates and provides moisture and texture. You can replace it with cauliflower or broccoli.

MUSHROOMS:

  • Mushrooms add savory flavor and a hearty texture while remaining suitable for a low-carb diet. You can replace them with cauliflower or chopped green beans.

BUTTER:

  • Butter provides richness and classic pot-pie flavor. You can replace it with ghee or additional extra-virgin olive oil.

CHICKEN BROTH:

  • Use an unsweetened, low-carb chicken broth without added sugar or starches. Homemade chicken stock is also an excellent option.

CREAM CHEESE:

  • Full-fat cream cheese makes the broth creamy and thick. Choose plain cream cheese without added flavors or sugars. Mascarpone can be used as an alternative.

HEAVY CREAM:

  • Heavy whipping cream adds richness while keeping the soup creamy and keto-friendly. For dairy-free preparation, use unsweetened coconut cream.

XANTHAN GUM:

  • Xanthan gum replaces flour as the thickener. Use only a small amount because it thickens quickly. You can omit it if you prefer a thinner soup.

HERBS:

  • Thyme, rosemary, parsley, garlic, and black pepper provide plenty of flavor without adding significant carbohydrates.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. We warm the olive oil and butter in a big pot on a slow flame.
  2. Cook the mushrooms, diced onion, zucchini, and celery for almost eight minutes till softened.
  3. Include the black pepper, garlic, salt, thyme, parsley, and rosemary, and cook for about a minute.
  4. Fill in the chicken broth and slowly cook for almost ten minutes.
  5. Include the shredded chicken and cook for an extra five minutes.
  6. Slower the flame and whisk in the softened cream cheese till perfectly melted.
  7. Fill in the heavy cream and mix carefully.
  8. Stir the xanthan gum with two tbsp. of hot broth till smooth.
  9. Mix the xanthan gum mixture in a soup and gently cook for almost three minutes.
  10. Whisk in the fresh parsley and lemon juice, and bring it out of the pot.
  11. Cool the soup for some time, and then serve it hot.

TIPS:

  • We utilize high-fat dairy products for a perfect keto texture.
  • Utilize the chicken broth with no extra starch or sugar.
  • Avoid including regular potatoes, flour, peas, or cornstarch.
  • Carefully include the xanthan gum to avoid the soup from getting gummy.
  • Alternate the onion with green onion for a low-carb variety.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

SALADS:

  • Greek Salad
  • Avocado Cucumber Salad
  • Caesar Salad
  • Spinach Feta Salad
  • Creamy Cucumber Salad

VEGETABLES:

  • Garlic Butter Broccoli
  • Roasted Cauliflower
  • Garlic Mushrooms
  • Sautéed Zucchini
  • Creamed Spinach

SIDES:

  • Cauliflower Mash
  • Keto Cheddar Biscuits
  • Keto Coleslaw
  • Zucchini Cheese Bread
  • Parmesan Brussels Sprouts

TOPPINGS:

  • Crispy Bacon
  • Parmesan Cheese
  • Fresh Parsley
  • Cracked Black Pepper
  • Shredded Cheddar

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

  • Put this pie soup in a closed dish and refrigerate it for 2 to 4 days.

FREEZER:

  • We do not suggest storing this pie soup, as the heavy cream and cream cheese will separate.

FAQs:

Could we omit the onion completely?

  • Yes, you can skip the onion or alternate it with a small quantity of green onion

May we prepare this soup without xanthan gum?

  • Yes, you can use the cream cheese, as it delivers some thickness, although the soup will be lightly thinner.

Will we utilize chicken thighs?

  • Yes, you can use the chicken thighs, as they deliver a richer texture and flavor.

Free Keto Meal Plan: STEP-BY-STEP KETO DIET PLAN FOR BEGINNERS

NUTRITIONAL FACTS:

No. of Calories: 380 kcal

Sodium: 680 mg

Net Carbs: 3.5 g

Fiber: 1.5 g

Sugar: 2.5 g

Fats: 28 g

Proteins: 28 g

Portion Size: 1½ cups

Total Carbs: 5 g