26 Seriously Satisfying Keto-Friendly Soup Recipes That Taste Anything But Low-Carb (2024)

Soup season is the best season.

by Hannah LoewentheilBuzzFeed Staff

If you're thinking of going on a ketogenic diet or simply cutting back on carbs, you can still enjoy lots of your favorite comfort foods. These cozy soup recipes are seriously indulgent, but they're all keto-friendly.

1. Low-Carb Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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This chicken and veggie-packed soup is so decadent and comforting, you won't even miss the biscuit topping.

Recipe: Low-Carb Chicken Pot Pie Soup

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The secret ingredient that keeps this version of French onion soup low-carb is the 90-second keto bread, made with almond flower, butter, egg, and psyllium husk powder. It's the perfect vessel for sopping up the savory onion broth and melted Gruyère cheese.

Recipe: Keto French Onion Soup

3. Creamy Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Soup with Bacon

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For the best flavor, use a handful of mixed mushrooms like white button, baby bella, cremini, and oyster.

Recipe: Creamy Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Soup with Bacon

4. One-Pot Creamy Meatball Soup

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The stars of this soup recipe are the homemade meatballs, which are a simple mixture of ground chicken, pork, onion, celery garlic, and egg. You'll want to pan-fry them before simmering them in the soup so they get brown and crispy.

Recipe: One-Pot Creamy Meatball Soup

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Turn miso soup into a heartier meal with the help of shiitake mushrooms and leafy bok choy. It's packed with protein, thanks to soft, silken tofu.

Recipe: Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Baby Bok Choy

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This convincing riff on the Panera Bread favorite is so easy to make from scratch. Dump all of the ingredients besides the cheese into a large pot and bring it to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Slowly add the cheddar in small batches until the broth is creamy and thick.

Recipe: Copycat Panera Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup

7. Vegetable Soup

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Load this soup with whatever veggies are in your kitchen from cauliflower and carrots to green beans and spinach.

Recipe:Vegetable Soup

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This umami-packed blend of ground beef, carrots, pepper, and cabbage in fire-roasted tomatoes, beef broth, and lots of savory spices is guaranteed to fill you up and keep you feeling satisfied.

Recipe: Keto Beef and Cabbage Soup

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This mixture of bacon, ground beef, beef broth, and cream cheese is straight-up irresistible. But there's also a secret ingredient — yellow mustard — that lends the perfect amount of tanginess.

Recipe: Keto Cheeseburger Soup

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You can use ground chicken, beef, turkey, or even your go-to meat substitute for this taco soup. Cream cheese makes the broth extra rich, and your favorite taco toppings like avocado, tomato, jalapeño, and shredded Monterey Jack give these bowls tons of flavor.

Recipe: Low-Carb Taco Soup

11. 30-Minute Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Chowder

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This soup is mostly made of roasted cauliflower, but it has an unexpected secret: garlic hummus, which makes each bowl thick, flavorful, and creamy.

Recipe:30-Minute Roasted Garlic Cauliflower Chowder

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This mixture of avocado, cucumber, Greek yogurt, and fresh herbs is silky, refreshing, and decadent. Best of all, it's all whipped up right in a blender.

Recipe: Green Goddess Gazpacho

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This recipe calls for hot Italian sausage, but you can always use turkey or chicken sausage if you prefer it. Together with sun dried tomatoes and kale in a creamy chicken broth, it's both rustic and hearty.

Recipe: Instant Pot Keto Tuscan Soup

14. Low Carb Lasagna Soup

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This recipe uses thin strips of zucchini in place of lasagna noodles. It also calls for dairy-free ricotta, but if you're not following a vegan diet, feel free to add the real deal.

Recipe: Low Carb Lasagna Soup

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If you're looking for a time-saving trick to get dinner on the table fast, start with a store bought rotisserie chicken.

Recipe: Low-Carb Roast Chicken Soup

16. Instant Pot Keto Stuffed Pepper Soup

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Bone broth and a jar of tomato sauce forms the base of this filling, cozy soup. It's packed with ground beef, diced onions and peppers, cauliflower rice, and lots of fragrant spices.

Recipe: Instant Pot Keto Stuffed Pepper Soup

17. Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage Soup

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There's a secret ingredient that makes this chicken-based broth so flavorful: Save the rind from your precious Parmesan and toss it into the pot. It's like gold in the kitchen.

Recipe:Zucchini Tomato Italian Sausage Soup

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Tender roasted cauliflower simmered in a blend of vegetable broth and cashew cream gives this soup its luscious texture.

Recipe: Keto Creamy Roasted Cauliflower Soup

19. Keto Chicken Meatball and Zoodle Soup

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Start with homemade or store bought chicken meatballs to make this keto-friendly chicken noodle soup, which is packed with zucchini noodles, carrots, celery, and onion.

Recipe: Keto Chicken Meatballs and Zoodles Soup

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This Mexican-inspired chicken soup gets its color and flavor from salsa verde and canned green enchilada sauce.

Recipe: Keto Slow Cooker Green Enchilada Chicken Soup

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Coconut milk is a must-have ingredient for anyone following a keto diet. High in fat, low in carbs, and oh-so-creamy, it's an ideal dairy-free substitute for soups and stews.

Recipe: Low Carb Thai Chicken Soup with Coconut Milk

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This bean-less chili is packed with boneless skinless chicken breasts, chopped green chiles, bell pepper, and jalapeño in decadent cheesy chicken broth.

Recipe: Creamy Keto White Chicken Chili

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Can't make it to Spain? Whip up this easy gazpacho with a kick. It takes just 10 minutes, after all.

Recipe: 10-Minute Spicy Tomato Gazpacho

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Make a big batch of this Tuscan-inspired soup and enjoy it all week long. It's packed with hot Italian sausage, melt-in-your-mouth cauliflower, spinach, and bacon all in a super luxe broth.

Recipe: Low-Carb Zuppa Toscana

25. Keto Clam Chowder

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Whereas classic New England style clam chowder is loaded with potatoes, this low carb version leaves them out all together. It still hits the spot though, thanks to bacon, sausage, and canned clams in a broth made of seafood stock and cream.

Recipe: Keto Clam Chowder

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27. Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup

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Say hello to all the best flavors of buffalo wings in one cozy, slurp-able bowl. Don't forget the blue cheese drizzle.

Recipe: Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Soup

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This bisque-like tomato soup is exactly what cozy weather calls for. And conveniently, you probably have most of the simple ingredients sitting in your kitchen.

Recipe: Easy Tomato Feta Soup

29. Keto Chicken and Dumplings Soup

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Cauliflower florets are simmered until tender to take the place of traditional biscuit-based dumplings in this keto-approved take on a southern favorite.

Recipe: Keto Chicken and Dumplings Soup

30. Bok Choy Egg Drop Soup

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This classic Chinese soup is so tasty, heartwarming, and it calls for just five recipes (although you can dress it up with any vegetables you like best).

Recipe:Bok Choy Egg Drop Soup

31. Keto Roasted Tomato Soup

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Made with just five ingredients (plus salt and pepper), you simply can't go wrong with this homemade tomato soup. Top it with fresh basil, a sprinkle of Parmesan, and a drizzle of pesto for good measure.

Recipe: Keto Roasted Tomato Soup

For more SOUPer quizzes and recipes, check out all our Soup Week posts here from now through January 31!

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FAQs

Which soup has the lowest carbs? ›

Low-carb soup recipes
  • Mushroom soup. A star rating of 4.8 out of 5. ...
  • Soup maker broccoli and stilton soup. A star rating of 4.9 out of 5. ...
  • Cauliflower soup. A star rating of 4.3 out of 5. ...
  • Celery soup. ...
  • Soup maker mushroom soup. ...
  • Soup maker carrot and coriander soup. ...
  • Leek, pea & watercress soup. ...
  • Cabbage soup.

What kind of soup can I eat on keto? ›

These cozy soup recipes are seriously indulgent, but they're all keto-friendly.
  • Low-Carb Chicken Pot Pie Soup. ...
  • Keto French Onion Soup. ...
  • Creamy Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Soup with Bacon. ...
  • One-Pot Creamy Meatball Soup. ...
  • Miso Soup with Shiitake Mushrooms and Baby Bok Choy. ...
  • Copycat Panera Keto Broccoli Cheese Soup. ...
  • Vegetable Soup.
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What can I eat instead of carbs in soup? ›

Keto Soup Toppers to add crunch:
  1. Keto Tortilla Strips (just cut a low-carb tortilla into strips and lightly toast)
  2. Cheese Crisps (place small mounds of shredded cheese onto a silicone baking mat, then broil until melted and slightly browned around the edges)
  3. Toasted Pretzel Bites.
  4. Green onions.
  5. Crumbled bacon.

Can you eat soup on a no carb diet? ›

Non-starchy vegetables simmering in broth make for a keto-approved way to bump up vitamins, fluids, and fiber c compared to diets lacking these beneficial plant foods. Try sautéing the veggies first in plenty of olive or canola oil and then combine with flavorful broth and seasoning in a stockpot.

What broth has no carbs? ›

Bone broth makes the perfect companion to the keto diet and can help put you on the fast track to reaching your weight loss goals. Why? It is a great source of easy to digest proteins, is low in calories and has no carbs to help get and keep you in ketosis.

Can you eat canned soup on a keto diet? ›

Bonus Tip #5: Avoid cans when possible!

Canned soups are the most common culprits for extra carbs. By opting for boxed or other packaged keto soups, you'll put yourself in a better position from the get-go.

How fast to lose 20 pounds on keto? ›

“If the patient can maintain a steady calorie deficit, I expect them to lose one to two pounds per week,” says Dr. Seeman. So after 12 weeks, her clients are usually down around 20-25 pounds.

What beans are not keto? ›

Highest and Lowest Carb Beans

Among these, black soybeans and green beans have the lowest carbs, potentially making them better for a keto diet. On the other hand, chickpeas, pinto beans, and navy beans have high carbs. You might want to avoid these if you're strictly following a keto diet.

What is filling but no carbs? ›

These include protein choices such as chicken breast, eggs, plain yogurt, hard-boiled eggs, and cheese, as these foods are lower in overall calories but are high in protein to aid in an increased feeling of fullness, she explained.

What is a good side dish that doesn't have a lot of carbs? ›

18 Delicious Low-Carb Side Dishes
  • 01 of 18. Easy Broccoli With Cheese Sauce. The Spruce / Chosen Posture. ...
  • 02 of 18. Classic Israeli Salad. The Spruce. ...
  • 03 of 18. Sautéed Asparagus With Lemon. ...
  • 04 of 18. Jicama Fries. ...
  • 05 of 18. Perfect Grilled Eggplant. ...
  • 06 of 18. Green Beans Amandine. ...
  • 07 of 18. Keto Cornbread. ...
  • 08 of 18. Sautéed Mushrooms.
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What soup is lowest in carbs? ›

Forget Chicken Noodle Soup and start considering Vegetable Cabbage Soup, Roasted Butternut Squash Soup and Cauliflower Leek Soup, they're low carb and beyond delicious. Not to mention, insanely easy to make. Perfect if you're looking to cut down on carbs, and the ultimate lunchtime meals, we can't get enough of them!

What happens if you eat no carbs for a week? ›

Severe carb limits can cause your body to break down fat into ketones for energy. This is called ketosis. Ketosis can cause side effects such as bad breath, headache, fatigue and weakness. It's not clear what kind of possible long-term health risks a low-carb diet may pose.

Are there keto soups? ›

What kind of soup can you eat on a keto diet? Soups that aren't filled with starchy foods like potatoes, pasta and rice will be your best bet. Of course, carbs can come from produce too, so limit the vegetables in your soup to keto-friendly options like leafy greens, carrots, cauliflower and mushrooms.

Is split pea soup low in carbs? ›

Split pea soup

Peas are starchy veggies, which means you'll be getting a hefty amount of carbs (26 grams per cup) along with other nutrients like fiber.

Which noodle has less carbs? ›

"Vegetable-based pastas, such as zucchini noodles or hearts of palm noodles, tend to be lowest in carbs and calories," says Sassos. "They are also packed with nutrient-dense vitamins and minerals and are naturally gluten-free. Shirataki noodles and kelp noodles are also quite low in carbs and calories."

Does 15 bean soup have a lot of carbs? ›

Ham Beans 15 Bean Soup (0.5 cup) contains 20g total carbs, 11g net carbs, 0.5g fat, 8g protein, and 120 calories.

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