Keto Chicken Fajita Soup is a creamy and warm cuisine with few carbs. We use many ingredients to prepare this soup, such as olive oil, chicken broth, smoked paprika, bell peppers, chicken breasts, chili powder, garlic, heavy cream, onion, ground cumin, cheddar cheese, pepper, cilantro, salt, cayenne pepper, avocado, and lime. All these veggies and components will be present in grocery stores. It has a creamy and vibrant filling, which gives a delicious taste in every sip. This soup is cooked in 45 minutes in total on the stovetop. We can easily store this soup in portions in the freezer for 50-60 days. Keto Chicken Fajita Soup is perfect for weekend meals, lunches, parties, appetizers, and dinners. This soup contains 6 g of net carbs and 310 kcal in 1 ½ cups of a single serving.
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STATISTICAL OVERVIEW:
- Diet: Keto
- Cuisine: Mexican
- No. of Calories: 310 kcal
- Prep duration: 15 minutes
- Course: Main Course, Soup
- Cook time: 30 minutes
- Single portion size: 1 ½ cups
- Cooking mode: Stovetop
- Total servings: 4
- Difficulty level: Easy
- Total time: 45 minutes
TOOLS:
- Knife
- Big pot
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Chopping board
- Spoon
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- Chili powder, 1 tbsp
- 3 cloves of garlic
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Heavy cream, 1 cup
- 1 onion
- 3 bell peppers
- Chicken broth, 1 cup
- Smoked paprika, 1 tsp
- Pepper
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt
- ½ cup cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup cilantro
- ½ avocado
- 1 lime
INGREDIENT NOTES AND THEIR KETO SUBSTITUTION:
OLIVE OIL:
- Extra virgin oil offers a strong flavor and healthy fats with a few carbs. I use avocado oil, which works great as a flavorless replacement.
CHICKEN BROTH:
- We utilize low-sodium, unsweetened varieties of chicken broth. Bone broth is a substitute that is low in carbs, which provides extra nutrients and flavor.
CHICKEN:
- Chicken is lean and contains high-protein. We use boneless chicken thighs to make this soup. Use the rotisserie chicken instead, but carefully read the directions.
CHEDDAR CHEESE:
- Use the high-fat cheddar cheese to include perfect richness. The processed types may contain starches, so avoid using them. I utilize Monterey Jack in its place.
VEGGIES:
- Include bell pepper and onions to prepare this soup. We can also include zucchini and spinach to provide extra flavors. Don’t use high-carb vegetables, such as potatoes or corn.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- Lightly warm the olive oil in a big pot.
- Include chicken, garnish with pepper and salt.
- Cook till it becomes golden and then place it aside.
- Put the bell peppers and onions in that pot.
- Lightly cook till they become softer, for five minutes.
- Then include the garlic, and cook for thirty minutes till it give fragrance.
- Add them to the cumin, chili powder, cayenne pepper, and smoked paprika.
- Mix them properly to coat uniformly.
- Put them in the chicken broth.
- Slowly cook them till the chicken is completely prepared
- Lower the flame and mix in the heavy cream.
- Then lightly cook for an extra 5 minutes.
- Serve this soup warm, or as quickly as you like.
TIPS:
- We utilize rotisserie chicken, which helps in quick cooking.
- Roast the bell peppers before including them for a deeper taste.
- You can adjust the amont of cream to make a thick consistency of the soup.
- We can make it spicier by adding cayenne.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SIDES:
- Cauliflower Rice
- Zucchini Noodles
- Shirataki Noodles
CRUNCHY TOPPINGS:
- Keto Tortilla Chips
- Cheese Crisps
- Toasted Almonds
CREAMY ADDITIONS:
- Guacamole
- Sour Cream
- High-Fat Greek Yogurt
FRESH GARNISHES:
- Chopped Cilantro
- Diced Avocado
- Lime Wedges
CHEESY OPTIONS:
- Shredded Cheddar
- Monterey Jack
- Cotija Cheese
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Place it in a closed dish for four days.
FREEZER:
- Store in the servings for fifty to sixty days.
FAQs:
Could I utilize chicken thighs instead?
- Yes, you can add chicken thighs as they provide more flavor and contain high-fat content.
Would I use a slow cooker for preparing this soup?
- Yes, lightly cook the veggies first, and mix all the components in a slow cooker for five minutes.
May I use extra veggies?
- Yes, you can also include spinach or zucchini in smaller quantities, which also works best.
Will I make this soup dairy-free?
- Sure, use the coconut cream instead and omit the cheese to make a non-dairy version of this soup.
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NUTRITIONAL FACTS:
Net carbs: 6 g
No. of calories: 310
Sodium: 560 mg
Fiber: 2 g
Proteins: 25 g
Fats: 22 g
Sugar: 3 g
One single portion: 1 ½ cups
Total carbs: 8 g