Low Carb Crack Chicken Soup Recipe
This Low Carb Crack Chicken Soup is a creamy, savory delight loaded with shredded chicken, crispy bacon, sharp cheddar cheese, and a zesty ranch seasoning. Perfectly crafted for a low-carb diet, this comforting slow cooker soup melds flavors over hours for a rich and satisfying bowl that’s both filling and easy to prepare.
- Author: Windy
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Protein and Dairy
- 1 lb cooked shredded chicken (preferably rotisserie or crockpot cooked)
- 4 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup heavy cream
Broth and Seasoning
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 packet ranch seasoning mix
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Cook the Bacon: Begin by frying the bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat until they are crispy. Drain the excess grease on paper towels and then crumble the bacon into small pieces for texture and smoky flavor.
- Prepare the Chicken: If your chicken is not pre-cooked, roast or use a crockpot to cook until tender and then shred it by hand or with forks. Set shredded chicken aside.
- Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker: In the slow cooker, add the shredded chicken, crumbled bacon, chicken broth, ranch seasoning mix, garlic powder, and onion powder. Stir everything together to evenly distribute the flavors.
- Slow Cook: Cover and cook on low heat for 4 hours. This slow cooking allows the flavors to blend beautifully and the chicken to become very tender.
- Add Cream and Cheese: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheddar cheese. Continue cooking until the cheese has melted fully and the soup is creamy and smooth.
- Season and Serve: Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional shredded cheese if desired. Serve the soup hot for a comforting meal.
Notes
- You can substitute cream cheese for heavy cream for a thicker, richer soup.
- Use low sodium chicken broth to control the salt content better.
- If you don’t have ranch seasoning mix, combine dried dill, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt as a homemade version.
- To make it keto-friendly, ensure bacon and ranch seasoning mix have no added sugars.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove or microwave.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 4 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
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