Foods in particular tend to speak their own love language. A homemade item pie is a warm welcome to a new neighbour. Paella among a group of friends is a party on the pan. And Pasta Alla Vodka, when shared with your lover, the romance will become apparent. The soup is simple – it’s love in a ladle. Comfort food to serve and enjoy. A spoon can bring you back to your childhood, a cup can soothe your soul and a bowl can take your appetite with you on your trip to far away places with ingredients that make you dream of traveling. calendar. My favorite? This season, I’m collecting low-carb soup recipes that bring comfort and health in one bowl.
Although it’s a year-round dish, in Texas I enjoy the best soup in January. Sunny day, chilly night is the recipe for seasonal soup. The upcoming month is all about sipping on a comforting bowl of homemade soup that’s been simmering on the stove all afternoon. And very few foods can shine as an appetizer, side, and main dish the way a soup does — all while photographing. Ready.
To celebrate the beauty of one of our favorite four-letter foodie words, we’ve rounded up some of the best low-carb soup recipes searched the net. Some are vegetarian, some are not, but all low-carb and it’s all worth a spoonful of spin.
Vegetarian Hazelnut Butter Pumpkin Soup with Ginger & Coconut Milk
Why we love it: Be it roasting, simmering, baking or mashing – we’re always ready to serve avocado toasted pumpkin. For this delicious soup, butternut squash is combined with rich coconut milk, adding to the creamy richness.
Hero composition: A garnish of fresh cilantro enhances the flavor and adds the right amount je ne sais quoi.
White bean ice cream and tomato soup from love & lemon
Why we love it: Delicious with a salad or completely satisfying as an appetizer, this vegan white bean and tomato soup is flavorful with fresh carrots and thyme. The perfect grind after a day of grinding.
Hero composition: Bet you can’t guess where the creaminess comes from? Raw cashews. Yes. Brilliantly strong.
Spanish Bean Soup with Crispy Ham from Barefoot Contessa
Why we love it: When hunger rages and you don’t know what to do urgently, look no further than your freezer. Then a few cups of braised chicken and a few bags of frozen beans, and voila – a light, delicious, easy dinner was born. (We make this soup in the summer and winter.)
Hero composition: Meat eaters might say the ham is crispy. But if you don’t eat meat, simply skip it.
(Vegetarian) Creamy Hungarian Mushroom Soup from Cotter Crunch
Why we love it: Love creamy soups but don’t want to eat all that butter and flour? Try this vegetarian option from Cotter Crunch, which uses dairy-free butter and galangal powder as thickeners.
Hero composition: Wondering what brings an ordinary mushroom soup to the Hungarian state? Paprika! (We are part of the smoked variety.)
Cauliflower Crispy Soup Garnish
Why we love it: Unlike many vegan cauli soups out there, this one incorporates a bit of apple, ginger, and celery root into the ingredients list, making sure it’s anything but basic.
Hero composition: Put your hand down on the sage. You should take a few extra minutes to cook some springs and add them to your soup. Smell and Texture wise, it makes all the difference — trust us.
Spring Tofu Soup from Alison Roman
Why we love it: The ultimate in clean eating, this spring tofu soup from Alison Roman is richly flavored with a combination of garlic, jalapeno peppers, mushrooms, and asparagus.
Hero composition: Fresh lemon zest adds the perfect flavor.
Homemade chicken soup without noodles from Berly’s Kitchen
Why we love it: Hearty and satisfying, this chicken soup hits all the right notes without being weighed down by high-carb noodles.
Hero composition: It’s all about the chicken.
Green immune-boosting vegetable soup
Why we love it: Where to start with this super simple yet complex vegetable soup? We love how the ginger adds flavor, while the cashews add cream and protein.
Hero composition: Not much easier than frozen broccoli.
All 30 Tom Yum Soups from The Defined Dish
Why we love it: Filled with chicken, veggies, ginger and spices, this Tom Yum soup from The Defined Dish goes well with Whole 30 and is great.
Hero composition: A hint of citrus mint flavor from fresh lemongrass.
Spicy(ish) Kabocha Pumpkin Soup with Dill, Radish and Edible Raw Avocado
Why we love it: Easy enough to quickly prepare for a weeknight meal, yet elegant enough for friends. We like to use harissa, because it’s easier to find at the grocery store, but hot Hungarian peppers do the trick, too.
Hero composition: Harissa, a unique blend of chili, garlic, citrus and olive oil, adds just the right amount to keep things interesting.
Creamy Tortilla Soup from Identified Dishes
Why we love it: You think you have to add fries to make it a tortilla soup? Think! This version from The Defined Dish brings you all the delicious flavors you know and love — without any carbs.
Hero composition: Coconut milk adds richness without all the heavy milk.
Instant Broccoli and Zucchini Soup from Half Grilled Harvest
Why we love it: A nod to your childhood broccoli soup, free of any nasty canned soup ingredients. Just add carrots, zucchini, broccoli, plus a few herbs and you have a delicious (and nutritious) soup for you and yours.
Hero composition: Sharp cheddar – a light cheddar won’t do. Trust us, go for sharp.
Winter chicken and vegetable soup
Why we love it: Very simple but very good. Using the best ingredients you can find, the best chicken, herbs and veggies. You can’t go wrong with this delicious soup that keeps you warm inside and out.
Hero composition: Boiled chicken is tender, flavorful and contains a good amount of protein.
Chicken soup for the cold summer from Alison Roman
Why we love it: Not just for summer colds, enjoying Alison Roman’s classic chicken soup is comfort in the bowl.
Hero composition: In typical Alison Roman style (never missing a trick), she incorporates citrus tomatoes into the mix—it’s a winner.
Red Curry Kuri Squash Soup from Love & Lemons
Why we love it: It doesn’t get any easier than this. Just pan-roast all your vegetables, then mix. Serve with rice, or eat on a low-carb diet.
Hero composition: Mix a stalk of lemongrass to create the right amount of zing. No lemongrass on hand? Try lemon zest instead.
Let us know in the comments below your favorite low-carb soups and stews recipes (and remember to add links!)
