This Keto Jalapeño Popper Soup is easy to make and so very, very comforting and delicious! You’ll want to put this tasty keto soup in your regular weekly rotation for sure!
I’ve recently become a huge fan of the British TV phenomenon that is Downton Abbey! I had been hearing about it for months but never got around to checking it out.
Then all of my favorite shows were on hiatus over the holidays and I was cruising Netflix for something new to watch, and there it was. I was completely hooked by the end of the first episode!
I watched the entire first season in a week, being glued to the television every night after my son went to bed.
Then I watched season two at a more leisurely rate, but was thoroughly enjoying it – I may have even shed a tear or two of joy at the end of the Season 2 finale (I won’t ruin it for those of your who are still catching up, but for those of you who have seen it you know what I’m talking about).
A few weeks ago, having a lot of time on my hands due to being sick, I ended up watching Season 3 over a single weekend on Amazon.com. So I actually saw the Season 3 finale that aired last night a couple of weeks ago. Again, I won’t ruin it for those of you who haven’t seen it, but for those of you who watched last night (or cheated like me and saw it weeks ago), you know how devastating the finale was.
After I saw it, I couldn’t stop thinking about it for days – I told Mr. Hungry (who doesn’t watch the show) that it was one of the most shocking twists I’d seen in any show in a long time. He was no help at all and basically implied that I needed to move on and get a life – probably true!
But if you, like me, are still sad and inconsolable after the emotional roller coaster that was the DA finale last night (and your significant other is being totally unsympathetic about it), then you need some comfort food to get you through.
I’m here for you – and so is this amazingly comforting, keto jalapeno popper soup. It’s creamy and cheesy and has just the right amount of heat to it from the peppers. I bet even Mrs. Patmore would approve! Serve with low carb Jalapeno & Cheddar Cauliflower Muffins or low carb Green Onion Cornbread.
Keto Jalapeno Popper Soup Recipe Video
Jalapeno Popper Soup (Low Carb & Gluten Free)
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
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.
Notes
Aprrox. nutrition info per serving: 425 calories, 38g fat, 2.5g net carbs, 17g protein
- Category: Keto Soup
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 425
- Fat: 38g
- Carbohydrates: 2.5g net
- Protein: 17g
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tamatha says
Holy Moly! Outstanding. This soup was delish.
My hobby actually made this one and I half expected it to
Taste funny for that reason alone.
Not So! Resteraunt quality soup, perfect mix of heat
And creaminess. Then the Bacon. Yumm!
This is a weird way of eating for me, all this fat and all,
But I guess as long as no carb along for the ride, no problem.
I loved this soup. Another keeper! Thanks Mellissa!
Mellissa Sevigny says
You’re so welcome Tamantha, and congrats to the hubby for pulling it off! Eating this much fat without guilt definitely takes some getting used to! But the results in weight loss and other areas definitely speak for themselves! Enjoy it! :)
Maureen says
Great recipie i put my own spin to it by adding puréed califlour, it really made it nice and heavy.
I boiled the cut up califlour in the broth till soft, added the cream cheese and puréed with a stick blender. After that I added the rest of the ingredients and let it simmer a bit.
rachel says
I was totally crushed by Downton! How could they do that to us??? Devastating. Matt needs to watch it…. I got my hubby hooked! Oh and yes the soup looks delicious : ) Keep those yummy recipes coming!!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Rachel, I’ll have to tell Matt that it’s not just women hooked on it – maybe then he’ll give it a try! ;)
Sandi says
Looks amazing! Can’t wait to give it a try. Haven’t watched DA… With all the hype I probably should.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Sandi that’s the exact reason I started watching – just to see what all the fuss was about! I loved it – hope you will too if you get a chance to check it out!
amyb says
So funny that I was searching for low carb recipes, my daughter and I were discussing the devastating ending you were talking about, and I opened this to your words about Downtown! She and I both need comfort. Our hearts were broken! Can’t wait to try this soup.
Mellissa Sevigny says
I couldn’t get the ending off of my mind for days – so sad! Hope the soup helps!
Buttoni says
This looks MARVELOUS! I just love, love, LOVE creamed soups! All of ’em! :) I’m so glad I saw this post!
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks so much – I’m a huge fan of creamed soups also! Especially with bacon! :)
MJ says
I just made this and I’m in L-O-V-E love!! The only question that I have is that it is supposed to be 4 – 1 cup servings. I followed the recipe to a “T” and it made only 3 cups – did I miss something?
Chocolate Rose says
This soup looks very yummy and comforting!
Season 3 of Downton has been very emotional. I get too caught up in it. Have you thought about creating an appropriate low carb menu for the first episode of season 4? Kind of a party menu to kick off the beginning of the season? I’m not sure what British foods would fit with lc, but it might be a fun menu to create.
Mellissa Sevigny says
That WOULD be fun! I’ll have to put it in my notes for when Season 4 starts – sadly for us in the US I don’t think it airs until January of next year. SOOOOO long to wait!!!! Guess we’ll have to find a way to keep busy til then!
ngyoung says
I am sure if you find a recipe book from that era you’d find it rather similar to a paleo or low carb diet.
Mellissa Sevigny says
You might be right! I saw this Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook a couple of weeks ago and almost bought it just for kicks!
Robin says
It says butter in the instructions, but none are listed in the ingredients. How much butter?
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks for catching that Robin! I originally had 2 Tbsp of butter in the recipe but decided to remove it to reduce the calories – forgot to change my notes to reflect that. I updated the recipe to remove the butter – thanks again! And if you don’t care about calories, butter is always a good idea! :)
Beverly says
Hear hear! to butter always being a good idea! This looks just divine. I can’t wait to make it!
Laura says
The directions still mention butter. making this right now! Can’t wait.
Anna says
You two are cute :)
I knew I shouldn’t have opened this recipe! Day 8 of Whole30…we had steak, salad & sausage stuffed portabellos for dinner though. AND I went to Ann Arbor for the weekend and found sugar free bacon at Krogers! They must have thought I was crazy as I left with 7 packages….
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks Anna! He’s alright… :) Congrats on getting through your first week of the Whole 30, and your dinner sounds delicious! Nice score on the bacon too! Hang in there, it gets much easier sometime in the 2nd week and you’re almost there! It will be worth it!!!
Matt says
Thank you for moving on and creating an awesome dish! More please…..
Mellissa Sevigny says
See how I shared with you even though you were totally unsympathetic? I’m big hearted like that. Now you have access to the recipe, feel free to make it for us any time! ;)
robin says
would you say this dish is really spicy? too much for kids?
Mellissa Sevigny says
It varies depending on the spice level of the peppers themselves. I’ve had some that were really mild and others that burned like crazy. If you want it milder I’d check them before adding and maybe use less if yours are spicier than average.
Chelsea says
You could buy tam jalapeno’s. They are really mild and if you want get one standard jalapeno to give it some heat.