Cajun Chicken Creamy Soup (Print Version)

# Ingredients:

01 - 1 cup chopped carrots.
02 - 1 cup chopped onions.
03 - 1 tablespoon garlic, minced.
04 - 1 tablespoon olive oil or butter.
05 - 1 1/2 cups diced celery.
06 - 1 1/2 cups chopped bell peppers.
07 - 2 teaspoons hot sauce.
08 - 2 tablespoons Cajun or Old Bay seasoning.
09 - 1 (14-ounce) can of fire-roasted tomatoes, drained.
10 - 1 1/2 pounds chicken breasts.
11 - 8 ounces softened cream cheese.
12 - 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream.
13 - 3 cups chicken stock.

# Instructions:

01 - Warm up oil in a large pot, toss in garlic, onions, carrots, celery, and bell peppers. Stir occasionally for 3-4 minutes until softened.
02 - Add the chicken, spices, tomatoes, and broth. Cover and let it simmer for 30 minutes.
03 - Pull out the chicken, shred it into pieces, then mix cream and cream cheese into the broth.
04 - Stir until the cream cheese melts completely. Add the chicken back to the pot.
05 - Garnish with cheddar, green onions, and a drizzle of hot sauce if you like.

# Notes:

01 - Serves as a low-carb option with only 8 net carbs per serving.
02 - The spiciness can be adjusted to your liking.
03 - Each serving is about 1.25 cups.

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