Let’s face it—the keto diet is pretty restrictive. The upside is that while you can't eat carbs, you can have plenty of hearty meats, cream and cheese, which means digging into warm, comforting bowls of soup. Many recipes are loaded with rich and creamy ingredients typically avoided by dieters, but these decadent options are perfect for people following a high-fat, low-carbohydrate diet.
For those new to the popular ketogenic diet, the main premise is to burn fat instead of carbohydrates, a process known as ketosis. Most dieters eat plenty of fat, like butter, cheese and beef, but limit carbohydrates to 20-30 grams of per day. Keep yourself warm this winter with six keto soup recipes that are low in carbs but high in flavor.
Temperatures are dropping fast, which means soup should be your new best friend. And when that soup is thick, rich, and high in protein and fat, it’ll really stick to your bones on a chilly night. This soup by Cast Iron Keto has only 6.7 grams of net carbs and tons of filling fats from the heavy cream and cream cheese. Add sliced jalapeño on top for a little kick.
This meaty, cheesy, and super indulgent soup is sure to be a hit with everyone in the family–even if they don't follow keto. Coming in at only 4.6 grams of net carbs and 358 calories, this soup by Hey Keto Mama is a great meal that’s filling without being too heavy. The best part? It's ready in only 20 minutes.
Cauliflower is a great base for low-carb meals and is popping up everywhere—especially on keto diet blogs. This cauliflower soup by All Day I Dream About Food is super simple to whip up in the Instant Pot and tastes decadent thanks to cheese, bacon, and sour cream. Plus, it only has 5.5 grams of net carbs and delivers nearly 3 grams of fiber thanks to the cauliflower.
Bring on the heat with this keto chili from Ruled.me. It’s perfect for the keto diet as it provides healthy fats from the avocado and plenty of flavor from the queso fresco. At only 6.4 grams of net carbs per serving, you can eat this freely without getting knocked out of ketosis. As a bonus, it’s low in calories–only 370 a serving– and offers anti-inflammatory benefits from the tomato paste, turmeric, and cumin.
This lighter soup by I Breathe I’m Hungry offers plenty of fat with coconut milk, chopped pistachios, and coconut flakes. Spices like curry powder and onion flakes make it flavorful. It will even please the non-keto dieters in your family as it’s low in calories, only 117 per serving, and is dairy-free and Whole30 compliant, too. One serving has only 6 grams of net carbs.
This keto-compliant soup by The Castaway Kitchen is an easy weekday meal. Just cook it in a pressure cooker for 50 minutes or a slow cooker for 4-6 hours, for a dinner that doesn’t require a lot of prep time. A serving has only 3 grams of net carbs and 23 grams of fat. And you can freeze leftovers in an airtight container for future meals if you’re not a big fan of leftovers.
If you love a little heat, then this spicy chili from Low Carb Yum is perfect for your keto lifestyle. Packed with peanut butter, chili peppers, and chicken, it offers plenty of flavor without a ton of carbs.
Sometimes you just crave the comfort of a cup of chicken noodle soup. When the hankering hits, whip up this version that substitutes zucchini noodles for pasta. Loaded with chicken, veggies, and taste, this recipe from Low Carb Yum is solid swap.
This fresh spring recipe proves that not every keto soup has to be heavy. Made with asparagus, broth, and coconut cream, this is perfect for warm nights. Pair it with chicken or sub in bone broth for extra protein. Get the recipe at All Day I Dream About Food.
This Italian favorite is a no-go on the high-fat diet. However, Shugary Sweets remade the high-carb dish with keto-friendly ingredients like kale, cauliflower, sausage, bacon and cheese.
Unfortunately, you can't eat traditional faijtas on keto. However, this soup has all the hearty goodness of the dish without tortillas. Loaded with peppers, chicken, cheese, and spices, this dish by Kasey Trenum will satisfy your craving for Mexican food.
This recipe will have you drooling. Even better, the mix of meatballs, mushrooms and creamy cheese is perfect for hearty appetites. Fix this quick one pot meal by Sweet C's for a filling lunch you'll want to eat all week.
This simple soup will please even the non-keto dieters in your family. Made with sausage, peppers, spinach, and cheese, this easy recipe by All She Cooks only takes 10 minutes to prep.
Need something filling that doesn't feel heavy in your stomach? This soup by Sweet C's offers tons of veggies and hunks of sausage to keep you satisfied but not stuffed.
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100+ Amazing Keto Recipes That Will Change Your Life
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100+ Amazing Keto Recipes That Will Change Your Life
Isadora Baum is a freelance writer, certified health coach, and author of 5-Minute Energy. She can't resist a good sample, a margarita, a new HIIT class, or an easy laugh. Learn more about her on her website: isadorabaum.com.