Creamy Chicken Mushroom Soup
Shredded chicken and mushrooms in a creamy broth — ready in 30 minutes
This creamy chicken mushroom soup browns mushrooms, simmers shredded chicken in a light cream broth, and finishes with parsley, like the pot. Each serving has 28 g of protein and 5 g net carbs.
Low carb, sugar-free, and no flour thickener.
Why you’ll love this soup
- 28g protein per serving
- 5g net carbs
- Chicken and mushrooms
- Ready in about 30 minutes
- Creamy broth
- No flour
Health notes
- Protein: Cooked chicken and a little cream.
- Low carb: No flour, no potato, no sweet sauce.
- Sugar-free: Broth and cream only.
- Keto-friendly: Each bowl stays around 5g net carbs if the mushrooms are measured.
Key element — brown the mushrooms first
Crowded mushrooms steam instead of brown. Give them space in the pot so they take color and the broth tastes like the photo.
Ingredients
Soup (6 servings)
- 1 lb cooked chicken, shredded
- 12 oz mushrooms, sliced
- 1 Tbsp olive oil or butter
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Fresh parsley, to finish
- 1 Tbsp cream cheese, optional, for extra body
Swaps
- Flour or a roux: Not in the 5g number.
- Turkey: Same amount of shredded turkey.
- No cream: Use more broth. It is thinner.
- Extra mushrooms: Carbs rise a little.
Instructions
| 1 | Mushrooms. Heat the oil in a large pot. Add the mushrooms in a single layer if you can. Cook until they brown, 6–8 minutes. Season with garlic powder, salt, and pepper. |
| 2 | Broth. Add the broth. Bring to a simmer. Stir in the shredded chicken. Cook 8–10 minutes. |
| 3 | Cream. Lower the heat. Stir in the cream and cream cheese if using until smooth. Do not boil hard. |
| 4 | Serve. Ladle into 6 bowls. Finish with parsley, like the pot. This batch makes 6 servings. |
Pro tips
- Brown the mushrooms. Steamed ones stay pale and watery.
- A hard boil after the cream can split it. Keep the heat low.
- Flour or a roux is not in these numbers.
- Use already-cooked chicken so the soup stays quick.
- Macros are per serving, 6 from this batch.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 260 |
| Protein | 28g |
| Net carbohydrates | 5g |
| Total carbohydrates | 6g |
| Fiber | 1g |
| Total fat | 14g |
| Sodium | 520mg |
Estimates based on cooked chicken, sliced mushrooms, broth, and cream, divided into 6 servings. Flour and potato are not included.
Variations
No cream
Use more broth. The soup is thinner.
Turkey
Swap the chicken for turkey. Protein stays close.
Spicy
A pinch of cayenne or red pepper flakes.
Extra mushrooms
Add 4 more ounces. Carbs rise a little.
Storage
| Method | Time | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerator | Up to 3 days | Cover. Stir when you reheat |
| Reheat | 5 min | Low heat. Do not boil |
| Freezer | Up to 1 month | The cream can separate. Stir well |
FAQ
Test your knowledge
5 quick questions about this creamy chicken mushroom soup
1. Protein per serving?
2. Net carbs per serving?
3. What keeps the mushrooms from staying pale?
4. About how long does this take?
5. What is not in the 5g number?
