What goes better with cooler weather and shorter days than soup? It’s easy to think of soup as comfort food. But it is also healthy.
Many soups based on broth are low in carbohydrates by nature. A few tweaks can make these soups even better for those who want to limit their intake of carbs. These low carb soups are perfect for those following Keto diets or any other low carb lifestyle.
Why Low-Carb Soups Are So Popular
A low-carbohydrate diet offers a variety of health benefits. It has been proven that reducing carbs improves levels of cholesterol and metabolic function. A diet rich in foods with a low glycemic-index can also help control blood sugar. Prepare your grocery list with the ingredients you need to make these soups.
Healthy Cream of Cauliflower soup
This creamy soup will warm you up on a cold night without weighing you down. The recipe uses fat-free evaporated cream, so you can enjoy all of the creamy richness with no calories or carbs. This recipe has less than 200 calories and is the perfect appetizer for chicken salads or salmon sautéed in butter. It can be served with a low-carb ancient grain bread or as an entire meal.
Low-Carb Chicken Soup
This hearty, low-carb recipe is perfect for anyone who has a cold. The version below uses cabbage in place of noodles. This makes it keto-friendly for those who follow this diet. This ingredient is added last to keep it crunchy. You can add sourcream to this recipe if you want it creamier. Add salsa or jalapenos for a bit of spicy south-of the-border flavor.
Vegetable soup with low-calories and carbs
If you’re looking to boost your health, it makes sense to increase your intake of vegetables. Vegetables of different colors contain different phytonutrients. They are the chemical compounds which give plants their vivid colors and can benefit our health in many ways. You can eat the rainbow with only 70 calories each. It freezes extremely well so you can have it at any time.
To-die-for Rustic Hungarian mushroom soup
The mushrooms contain important trace minerals like copper, selenium and potassium, which are good for the heart. They are also a great starter to dishes such as turkey or duck. The creaminess of this soup makes it seem like a high-carb dish, but there are very few. You can also make it vegan by substituting vegetable broth and almond milk as per the instructions.
Keto Tom Yum Soup
This filling soup is perfect for when you want to eat Thai food without the carbohydrates of wheat noodles. According to natural health practitioners the bone broth used in this recipe can help remineralize teeth. So if your mouth is prone to cavities, eat it up! The antibacterial properties of lemongrass also help to boost your oral health. This soup has a spicy kick from the chilli and it also revs up metabolism.
Broccoli and Cauliflower Soup
Broccoli and cauliflower are both rich in antioxidants and phytonutrients that fight inflammation. Use any leftover crudites in this soup. The suggested topping can be easily substituted with vegan cheese. If you don’t feel like cooking, you can easily freeze leftovers and pop them in the micro when needed.
Spicy Fish Soup
This spicy soup will warm you up on a cold autumn day. This spicy fish soup is packed with chilli powder, green chillies and other spices to make it extra hot. Spicy foods can boost your metabolism hours after you eat them. If you like things more mild, adjust the heat. This dish is a good starter to other seafood dishes, like Cajun Shrimp. Also, fish is high in Omega-3 fatty acid, which are essential nutrients for neurohealth.
Slow Cooker Chicken Soup With Vegetables
This twist on a comfort food classic is perfect for those who are gluten-free for medical reasons, or to help them lose weight. Bay leaves and tomato puree provide you with your daily dose of lycopene, which is good for the eyes. This meal is not light at nearly 400 calories. However, if you are looking for a filling, hearty dish without having to spend much time cooking, it’s the perfect choice.
Creamy Zucchini Basil Soup
Have you got some zucchinis left in the fridge? Use them in this soup. Zucchini is high in vitamin C and can boost immunity when the flu or other bug spreads. It has a pesto like tang from the basil, while the coconut oil provides a healthy dose of fat for those on a ketogenic diet.
Goulash Soup Low-Carb with Red Peppers, Cabbage and Cabbage
Goulash is comforting whether or not you add sourcream to it on a cold evening. The dish is a great way to give chili lovers a different twist. It contains a generous amount of beef ground. You can add two types of paprika to the dish for varying phytonutrients, and more spice. Serve with “bread” made of fried Scandinavian cheese for a filling meal that contains very few carbohydrates.
Green Goddess Herb Soup
You’ll love this soup version of avocado goodness if you just can’t seem to get enough between salad dressing and toast. The healthy fat in avocados helps to lower cholesterol levels and maintain neurological health. This recipe can help reduce water weight if it is that time of month. This recipe contains an ingredient called apiol which is a diuretic.
Simple Skinny Tomato Soup
You love tomatoe soup, but you hate the artificial flavorings and sodium in cans? It is easy to prepare and low in carbohydrate. To keep the recipe below 125 calories, use stevia in place of sugar. You can freeze the individual portions in tins to make it a great starter, or even a snack. Spray can be substituted for olive oil to reduce calories even further.
Thai Chicken Vegetable Soup
Do you crave carbs during winter? This soup is surprisingly hearty, but it’s made with vegetables. Coconut milk and chicken provide healthy fats. If you want, add more vegetables. This soup has a low carbohydrate content, but is rich in fiber. It will fill you up quickly and keep you satisfied.
Keto low-carb egg drop soup
You can’t manage the amount of carbs in your takeout meal if you order egg drop soup. If you are looking for an Asian classic that is keto-friendly, this recipe will be a good starter. This dish contains just three net carbohydrates, which is great if you are watching your carb intake. You can have this snack at any time of the day or night. It only contains 44 calories.
Low-Carb Roasted Red Pepper Soup
This low-carb, tasty soup contains more beta-carotene from peppers than carrots. This soup is easy to make and you likely already have the majority of ingredients in your pantry. The flavor of the red peppers is enhanced by roasting them in the oven. This soup can be made vegan by replacing heavy cream with almond milk. Add roasted almonds for more fats.
More Soup Tips
If you are limited in space, consider investing in reusable bags to freeze soups. Silicon muffin tins are also great for storing individual portions, which is perfect if you’re living alone.
If you are adding onion or garlic to soup, a little browning in butter will improve the flavor. To enhance flavor and reduce substances that may cause some people to bloat, roast additional vegetables in the oven before adding them.
With a few simple substitutions, you can convert most of these soups to vegan. You can substitute almond or rice milk in place of cream, and use vegan cheeses. Vegetable broth can be substituted for chicken or beef stock.
Enjoy these low-carb soups this Fall!
The soup season has returned with cooler temperatures. You don’t have to abandon your low-carb diet to enjoy the soup season. Enjoy these comforting dishes all week by preparing them this weekend.