Keto Creamy Enchilada Soup

Keto Creamy Enchilada Soup with buffalo chicken is a delicious soup. This creamy chicken soup is made with shredded chicken, tomatoes with green chilies, cream cheese, buffalo sauce, heavy cream, chicken broth, onion & garlic, cheddar cheese, & spices. This soup has the Tex-Mex taste, and it also has a velvety & even consistency. This creamy soup recipe is versatile to make adjustments to our preference, like different kinds of cheese, sour cream, or adjust the spice as we like. We can easily stock up on this Keto Creamy Enchilada Soup with buffalo soup without the tension of ruining its texture and taste. We can serve this soup with the keto tortilla chips, cheese chips, or with a side salad for a filling meal.

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STATS:

• Total time: 35 mints.
• Serving size: 1 ½ cups
• Calories: 350 kcal
• Servings: 6
• Cuisine: Mexican-American
• Prep time: 10 mints.
• Course: Soup/Main
• Cook time: 25 mints.
• Diet: Keto, Low Carb

EQUIPMENT:

• Large soup pot or Dutch oven
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Whisk
• Mixing spoon

INGREDIENTS:

• 2 tbsp. butter
• 1 small onion
• 2 pieces of garlic
• 4 oz. cream cheese
• 3 cups chicken broth
• 1 ½ cups chicken
• ½ cup buffalo sauce
• 1can of tomatoes with green chilies
• 1 tsp. chili powder
• ½ tsp. cumin
• ½ tsp. smoked paprika
• 1 cup cheddar cheese
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Salt and pepper

INGREDIENT NOTES:

BUTTER:

• It is we who toss the onion & garlic, and it also provides the richness and taste in the soup.

ONION & GARLIC:

• They are used to provide the savory base and aroma in the soup, and they also increase the flavor.

CREAM CHEESE:

• You must use the soft cream cheese to offer a soft and even texture in the soup, and it also aids to set the consistency of the soup.

CHICKEN BROTH:

• Utilize the less sodium containing chicken broth so that we can add salt according to our taste.

CHICKEN:

• We can use the cooked or rotisserie chicken to save time.

BUFFALO SAUCE:

• We have to use the keto-friendly buffalo sauce to add the tangy and spicy taste without the additional carbs, and check the label before buying.

TOMATOES WITH GREEN CHILIES:

• We use the tomatoes with green chilies to add texture and spicy flavor to the soup.

SPICES:

• We use paprika, cumin, and chili powder to provide the classic enchilada flavor.

CHEDDAR CHEESE:

• We use the cheddar cheese in this soup to provide a rich and strong cheesy flavor.

HEAVY CREAM:

• It is added to the soup to provide smoothness and a creamy texture.

SALT & PEPPER:

• It is used in the soup to provide the flavor.

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INSTRUCTIONS:

1. We liquefy the butter in the large pot on a moderate setting.
2. Then we can include onion and garlic.
3. Toss them till the onions get translucent and the garlic gives a nice aroma.
4. We can add the cream cheese to the pot and stir it till it gets smooth.
5. Then we can add the buffalo sauce, chicken broth, diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, & paprika.
6. Mix them properly.
7. We can add the chicken and simmer for around 15 minutes.
8. Then we can add the cheddar cheese and heavy cream to the pot and simmer for five minutes.
9. Stirring them to get them melted and combine well.
10. We can add the salt and pepper to the Keto Creamy Enchilada Soup and serve it warm.

SERVING SUGGESTIONS:

• We can have this soup with avocado slices and guacamole.
• You can garnish this soup with cilantro and green onions.
• We can include the Greek Yogurt and sour cream in this soup.
• Serve this soup with cheese crisps or keto tortilla chips.
• We can sprinkle cheddar cheese or blue cheese.
• You can have this soup with the side salad for a full meal.

TIPS:

• We can utilize the pre-cooked or rotisserie chicken to save time.
• You can stir the cream cheese when you add it to the pot so that it doesn’t form clumps.
• We can add the broth to thin the consistency if required.
• You can blend the soup in the blender to prepare a smooth soup.

STORAGE INFORMATION:

FRIDGE:

• Pour soup in close dish and stock the soup for 4 days.

FREEZER:

• We can make the portions of soup and store them for two months.

FAQs:

Is this chicken soup spicy?

• This chicken soup is moderately spicy, and we can adjust the spice as we like.

Can I prepare this soup with the can of chicken?

• We can make this soup with canned chicken, but we have to properly drain the water and shred the chicken.

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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:

Fiber: 1g
Net Carbs: 6g
Protein: 28g
Total Carbs: 7g
Fat: 24g
Sodium: 900mg
Calories: 350 kcal
Potassium: 400mg
Iron: 1.2mg
Vitamin A: 600 IU
Serving Size: 1 ½ cups
Calcium: 200mg