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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Emily says
I just made this for my non-low carb family and everyone loved it! Tasted amazing and was ridiculously easy to make!
Thanks for this recipe:)
Jeff Sulman says
I’ve been on a low carb diet going on 8 weeks now and losing weight by the bucket load. One of the thing I thought I would miss are soups and stews, which I absolutely love to make and eat. Most of the ones I did enjoy had lots of rice and potatoes so I have had to find substitutes that were just as good. So as you can guess I was very glad when I found your web site and could not wait to try this recipe. I just finished it and it is wonderful. The only change was that I did not have salsa verde so I just used regular salsa and I did not have enough jack cheese so I used some queso cheese and extra cheddar, not sure what the difference would have been but I really enjoy this. I even made a double batch!
The only thing its missing is a good chunk of crusty bread!
Oh, well! You can’t have it all!
Tia says
Hi Mellissa!
I’ve tried making this a couple of times but mine keeps coming out grainy- like poorly made cheese sauce for mac n cheese. Any idea what I may have done wrong??
Btw- LOVE your website and all the fantastic recipes!
amanda says
My husband made this soup tonight, and it was delicious!! It is so hard to find low carb Recipes that are good. Love your website!!Thanks.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Thanks so much Amanda, glad you’re both enjoying the recipes! This soup is one of my favorites!
Jennifer says
This soup is absolutely fabulous! Thank you for sharing.
Amber says
I made this last night. It was fabulous! My husband and I split a chicken quesadilla (on low carb tortilla wrap) to go with it. I filled up on the soup! I wish I had found this sooner! Thank you for helping my success on my LC lifestyle. I’ve found variety is the key and you totally provide that!
BTW, I was late on the Downton Abbey bandwagon too. My step-daughter (12 years old) and I watched the entire first season in one day! We are halfway through season 4. We were devastated by the season 3 finale as well.
Amanda says
Okay, you are genius…just saying :)! I didn’t have jalapenos in the fridge, but I did have poblanos! Turned out awesome! I am sure the flavor was a bit off, but I figured it would still have to taste good…I mean – how can it really be bad?! Who doesn’t love cheesy, bacon goodness with a little zip?
Thanks again, the whole family loved it.
Rose Davidson,
Congrats on such a huge weight loss! Sounds like you are doing great! Mellissa is a God send for sure, for whipping up such wonderful low carb meals!
Rose Davidson says
Mellissa, I just want to Thank You So Much….I have lost 68 pds thanks to your website. The food is wonderful. Just like the creamy soup. So good!! I have totally changed my life style. Thank you :-)
Jennifer says
Thank you for the recipe! I have been working on making low carb freezer meals, and this reheated perfectly from frozen!
Savannah H. says
Thank you for this recipe! I just made some and it is delicious! :)