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

What soup can you eat on a keto diet? ›

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.
Dec 2, 2022

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 cup of soup on keto? ›

Yes, you can eat vegetable soup on a ketogenic diet. If you make it yourself, you can be totally certain of what's in it. You can used canned broth for a quick semi-homemade soup, or you can make your own flavorful broth using meaty bones.

What is a keto substitute for potatoes in soup? ›

8 Best Low-Carb Potato Substitutes
  • Zucchini – 1.7g of net carbs per 100 grams.
  • Radishes – 1.8g of net carbs per 100 grams.
  • Daikon – 1.8g of net carbs per 100 grams.
  • Cauliflower – 3g of net carbs per 100 grams.
  • Turnips – 3g of net carbs per 100 grams.
  • Celery Root – 4.7g of net carbs per 100 grams.
Jul 25, 2023

How many carbs a day on keto? ›

The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.

Can I eat tom yum soup on keto? ›

If you are a soup lover, Tom Yum and Tom Kha soups are both Keto-friendly. For a more filling option, you can ask for various meats or seafoods to be added. These aren't like bland American soups.

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 can I eat that is low-carb but filling? ›

Low carb foods
  • lean meats, such as sirloin, chicken breast, or pork.
  • fish.
  • eggs.
  • leafy green vegetables.
  • nuts and seeds, including nut butter.
  • low carb fruits, such as apples, blueberries, and strawberries.
  • unsweetened dairy products, including plain whole milk and plain Greek yogurt.

What food without no carbs? ›

Food and drinks allowed on a no-carb diet include meat, fish, eggs, cheese, butter, oils, water, and plain coffee or tea. If you're less stringent, you can also eat nuts, seeds, non-starchy vegetables, and high fat fruits like avocado and coconut since these foods are low in net carbs.

What broth is keto? ›

Bone broth is a staple of the keto diet and the Primal lifestyle. It's easy to make, minimizes food waste, and contains many vitamins and nutrients, including calcium, vitamin A, and iron.

Can I eat Campbell's chicken noodle soup on keto? ›

Is Campbell's Chicken Noodle Soup keto friendly? Campbells Chicken Noodle Soup is not keto friendly as it has 8g of carbs per serving. The serving size is 1/2 cup. That's a lot of carbs for just a half a cup.

Can I eat noodles with keto? ›

Following a ketogenic diet doesn't mean that you have to give up all your favorite foods, including pasta. There are now a variety of low carb pasta options, also known as keto noodles or low carb noodles, that allow you to enjoy your favorite dishes without guilt.

What kind of can soup can a diabetic eat? ›

Hearty Tomato Soup with Beans & Greens

Garlicky kale and creamy white beans elevate simple canned tomato soup into a 10-minute lunch or dinner that really satisfies. Use a soup with tomato pieces for a heartier texture. Look for a brand that's low- or reduced-sodium, with no more than 450 mg sodium per serving.

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.

Is chicken noodle soup high in carbohydrates? ›

The favorite choice for the term "Chicken Soup" is 1 cup of Chicken Soup which has about 9 grams of carbohydrate. The total carbohyrate, sugar, fiber and estimated net carbs (non-fiber carbs) for a variety of types and serving sizes of Chicken Soup is shown below.

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