Here are a few soup recipes suitable for the keto diet:
- Broccoli and Cheese Soup: Ingredients:
- 2 cups broccoli florets
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- Salt and pepper
Instructions:
- Melt the butter in a pot and add the broccoli florets. Sauté for a few minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and cook until the broccoli is tender.
- Blend the mixture or puree it until smooth.
- Add the shredded cheddar cheese and stir until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
- Mushroom Soup: Ingredients:
- 250 grams mushrooms, sliced
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper
- Freshly chopped parsley (optional)
Instructions:
- Melt the butter in a pot. Add the onion and sauté until softened.
- Add the mushrooms and cook until they release their liquid and it evaporates.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for a few more minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil.
- Simmer the soup for 10-15 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the soup cool slightly. Stir in the heavy cream.
- Blend the mixture or use an immersion blender to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper. Optionally, garnish with freshly chopped parsley. Serve hot.
- Tomato Soup: Ingredients:
- 4 tomatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper
- Fresh basil leaves (optional)
Instructions:
- Heat the olive oil in a pot. Add the onion and sauté until softened.
- Add the minced garlic and sauté for a few more minutes.
- Add the diced tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and dried thyme. Heat until the mixture begins to boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Remove the pot from heat and let the soup cool slightly. Blend the mixture or use an immersion blender to achieve a smooth consistency.
- Season with salt and pepper.
- Optionally, garnish with fresh basil leaves and serve hot.
These recipes provide low-carb soup options suitable for the keto diet. However, it’s important to carefully check the ingredients and quantities to ensure they align with your specific dietary needs.