A white ceramic bowl filled with a vibrant Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup, garnished with crispy tortilla strips on top. In the background, there's a whole tomato and a jalapeño pepper on a gray cloth. The soup appears hearty with visible chunks of chicken.

Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup

This keto chicken tortilla soup is not only hearty and delicious but is a complete meal that leaves you feeling full and satisfied.

Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup

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Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup

Soup is one of my favorite things to make. Not only are there a TON of amazing keto soups to choose from, but they fit into any eating lifestyle! And not only that, but they make a great meal prep dinner for the week.

This keto chicken tortilla soup makes a generous 6 portions. Depending on the size of your family, you can make this ahead of time, double the recipe if needed, have it for dinner and then package it up for lunches for the rest of the week!

keto chicken tortilla soup

Keto Tortilla options

There are a variety of low carb tortilla options to buy in the store. You can also make your own if you prefer to do so. I have two options that you can choose from. The first is this keto pita bread and the second is the tortilla portion of this keto enchilada recipe.

Any of these will work beautifully.

keto chicken tortilla soup

Are the Tortilla Strips Keto Friendly?

They certainly are. As we just discussed you have a lot of options for just how to make sure the tortilla strips you use are keto-friendly. I do tend to make my own, but sometimes buying them in the store is convenient!

How Many Carbs Does Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup Have?

This delicious keto chicken tortilla soup comes in at a low 6g net carbohydrates. Given that this is a complete dinner, this is the perfect balanced meal with a low carbohydrate count to boot!

keto chicken tortilla soup

What is Rotel?

I LOVE Rotel! It is so easy to use and the flavor options are out of this world. Basically, Rotel is diced tomatoes with green chilis and spices. It beats having to do it all on your own. I use it in this soup, obviously, but I also use it in other sauces and chili!

If you’ve never tried Rotel before, I guarantee you’ll never go back!

keto chicken tortilla soup

How to Make Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup

Are you ready to dive into how to make this yummy keto chicken tortilla soup? Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card where you’ll find all the ingredients and a print button!

First, you will want to melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.

To the pot, add the onions, peppers and jalapenos. Saute until tender.

How to Make keto chicken tortilla soup

Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.

How to Make keto chicken tortilla soup

Add the Rotel and chicken, mix well.

How to Make keto chicken tortilla soup

Finally, add the chicken broth and cover.

How to Make keto chicken tortilla soup

Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes.

Heat the oven to broil. Place tortilla on a baking sheet, flipping it every so often until browned and crispy.

How to Make keto chicken tortilla soup

Cut the tortillas into strips. Serve the soup with strips of tortilla on top.

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A white ceramic bowl filled with a vibrant Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup, garnished with crispy tortilla strips on top. In the background, there's a whole tomato and a jalapeño pepper on a gray cloth. The soup appears hearty with visible chunks of chicken.

Keto Chicken Tortilla Soup

5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 6
Calories 211 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • ½ onion chopped
  • ½ red bell pepper chopped
  • 2 Jalapenos deseeded and finely chopped
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Squeeze of fresh lime juice
  • 1 can Rotel undrained
  • 3 cups shredded chicken breast
  • 5 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large or two small low carb tortillas

Instructions
 

  • Melt the butter in a pot over medium heat.
  • To the pot, add the onions, peppers and jalapenos. Saute until tender.
  • Add the minced garlic, chili powder, cumin, paprika, oregano, lime juice and salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
  • Add the Rotel and chicken, mix well.
  • Finally, add the chicken broth and cover. Reduce the heat to medium low and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Heat the oven to broil.
  • Place tortilla on a baking sheet, flipping it every so often until browned and crispy.
  • Cut the tortillas into strips.
  • Serve the soup with strips of tortilla on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Calories: 211kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 22gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 1199mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g
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