Low-Carb Chicken Mushroom Soup
Low-carb chicken mushroom soup is a creamy, hearty dish that warms you from the inside out. This comforting soup features tender chicken, earthy mushrooms, and aromatic herbs, making it perfect for chilly evenings or when you’re craving something nourishing without the carb guilt. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an easy meal that impresses with its rich flavors and satisfying texture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 4
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, diced
- 8 oz fresh cremini or button mushrooms, sliced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup fresh spinach (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or to taste)
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by dicing the onion and mushrooms, mincing the garlic, and cutting the chicken into bite-sized pieces.
- In a large pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions until translucent (about 5 minutes). Add minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Add diced chicken along with salt and pepper; cook until no longer pink (6-7 minutes).
- Stir in sliced mushrooms; cook for an additional 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth; bring to a gentle boil then reduce heat to simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and fresh thyme. If desired, add spinach at this stage. Serve hot.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 487mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg