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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Lydia Guijt says
OMG, love love love this soup. Just the right amount of spice. The rich and creaminess of it all, perfect topped of with that sprinkle of bacon. I’m in week 4 and contemplating redoing week 2, just because of this soup! Yum!
Sarah says
Loved this soup- I wish I would have made a double batch! One tip for the jalopenos- broil or char them over the flame of a gas stove. Immediately place in a heat-safe bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let them sit a while- will allow them to cook more and it allows the skin to separate. When they are cool enough to handle the skin will peel right off!
Michele Dotson says
I love this recipe! I love spicy and this really hits the spot!!
Jennifer P says
This is easily our favorite recipe we’ve made from ibih! So excited for your book release!
Erica says
Sooooo good and I don’t ordinarily like jalapeno. Thanks!
Garrett says
We made this recipe as instructed and it turned out an oily, greasy layered mess that had no spicy qualities and was not at all reminiscent of jalepeno poppers. Yes, this soup has layers – nasty. If we were forgetful enough to make this again, we’d skip the bacon altogether and leave the seeds and skin on the jalepenos after broiling them.
Mellissa Sevigny says
Sorry this didn’t work out for you – if it was a layered and greasy mess then I’m guessing you did something wrong. Also, should you make it again, leaving the skin and seeds on the jalapeños will result in a gritty end result.
Melissa says
Love this!!!! I did add sauted mushrooms.
Christina says
Delicious!!
Kaitlyn says
My calculations in MyFitnessPal came out to 583 cal/serving. Could I get a breakdown of the calories per item for your calculations? That’s a pretty significant difference in calories per serving and while my taste test seems fantastic, it doesn’t really fit into my daily calorie goals at that amount. :( I probably should have calculated it beforehand and made modifications to fit.
Mellissa Sevigny says
I’m confident in my numbers, MFP is notoriously inaccurate.
ReneeBrow051985 says
Ive noticed that about the “lose it” app too. It gave me 12 options or 1 avacado and most said they had 90 million net carbs….jerks!!! Ive deleted it and started following your meal plans and recipes. Im ready to get pen and paper and keep up with it myelf! Thanks for the great recipes, im frying the bacon for the soup now!
Chris M. says
Agreed! MFP is often not accurate. Too many people inputting false numbers. I always calculate my own macros so I know they’re right.
Keri says
Can this be done In a crockpot, if so, how?
jody says
Want to know this too.