Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Soup
Low Carb Jalapeno Popper Soup Recipe
Recipe from: I Breathe I’m Hungry
Recipe Author: Mellissa
As another cold rainy day falls upon San Antonio, many of you may be looking for a low carb recipe that will warm you up. This Jalapeno Soup is just the soup for the job! Try adding chicken or shrimp for something extra.
Ingredients
- 4 slices raw bacon
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups water or chicken broth
- 2 Tbl salsa verde
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 3/4 cup shredded monterey jack cheese
- 4 large jalapeno peppers
- 1/4 tsp xanthan gum (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a medium saucepan until crisp – remove and chop for garnish and set aside.
- In the same pan, along with the bacon grease, add the heavy cream, water or broth, and cream cheese.
- Simmer gently, stirring often, until the cream cheese has melted and the liquid is smooth.
- Whisk in the garlic powder, salsa verde and shredded cheeses until completely incorporated.
- Meanwhile, wash the jalapenos and broil or grill them until softened and charred.
- Remove the skins and seeds and chop finely.
- Add to the soup and cook for about 5 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- To thicken further, add the optional 1/4 tsp of xanthan gum stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and serve garnished with chopped bacon.
Nutritional Notes
Aprrox. nutrition info per serving: 425 calories, 38g fat, 2.5g net carbs, 17g protein
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