Healthy, tasty and filling! These 27 low-carb soups are easy recipes for a lighter, healthier you — comfort in a bowl, perfect for any day. Good food equals happy days!
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- Broccoli Cheddar Soup
- Egg Drop Soup
- Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup
- Cauliflower Cheese Soup
- Tomato Basil Soup
- Creamy Mushroom Soup
- Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
- Chicken Tortilla Soup
- Buffalo Chicken Soup
- Garden Vegetable Soup
- Cheeseburger Soup
- Taco Soup
- Scallop and Vegetable Soup
- Stuffed Pepper Soup
- Bone Broth with Greens
- Hamburger Cabbage Soup
- Chicken Zoodle Soup
- Chicken Vegetable Soup
- Creamy Asparagus Soup
- Chilled Tomato Gazpacho
- Crab Bisque
- Salmon Chowder
- Green Gazpacho
- Hot and Sour Soup
- Lobster in Brodo
- Chicken Enchilada Soup
- Zucchini Parmesan Soup
- Low-Carb Soup Success Tips
- Frequently Asked Questions
Creamy ClassicsRich • Cheesy • Comforting
Broccoli Cheddar Soup
Cheesy + Thick + Low Carb Classic
Creamy cheddar soup loaded with tender broccoli florets.
You need: broccoli, cheddar cheese, cream, onion, garlic, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer broccoli in broth until tender, stir in cream and cheddar, and blend until silky.
Egg Drop Soup
Light + Silky + 15 Minutes
Clear golden broth with silky egg ribbons and green onions.
You need: chicken broth, eggs, green onions, ginger, white pepper
Make it: Bring broth to a simmer and slowly drizzle in beaten eggs while stirring.
Tuscan Sausage and Kale Soup
Savory + Garlicky + Italian Soul
Italian sausage with kale and tomatoes in a savory broth.
You need: Italian sausage, kale, tomatoes, onion, garlic, chicken broth
Make it: Brown the sausage, add garlic and tomatoes, pour in broth, and simmer with kale.
Cauliflower Cheese Soup
Creamy + Mild + Cheesy Goodness
Smooth cauliflower soup with melted cheese and chives.
You need: cauliflower, cheddar, cream, onion, vegetable broth, chives
Make it: Simmer cauliflower in broth until soft, blend, and stir in cheese and cream.
Tomato Basil Soup
Fresh + Simple + Timeless
Smooth tomato soup brightened with fresh basil.
You need: canned tomatoes, onion, garlic, basil, olive oil, vegetable broth
Make it: Sauté onion and garlic, add tomatoes and broth, simmer 20 minutes, and blend with basil.
Creamy Mushroom Soup
Earthy + Velvety + Umami Rich
Velvety mushroom soup with herbs.
You need: mushrooms, onion, garlic, cream, thyme, vegetable broth
Make it: Brown the mushrooms, add onion and thyme, pour in broth and cream, and blend until smooth.
Thai Coconut Chicken Soup
Fragrant + Spicy + Coconut Creamy
Coconut curry broth with chicken, lime and cilantro.
You need: chicken, coconut milk, red curry paste, lime, cilantro, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer curry paste in coconut milk, add chicken and broth, and finish with lime and cilantro.
Chicken Tortilla Soup
Smoky + Crunchy + Fiesta Bowl
Red broth with shredded chicken, topped with crispy tortilla strips.
You need: chicken, tomatoes, onion, chili powder, corn tortillas, broth
Make it: Simmer chicken in spiced tomato broth, shred, and top with crispy tortilla strips.
Hearty FavoritesBold • Filling • Protein Powered
Buffalo Chicken Soup
Spicy + Tangy + Game Day Hit
Orange buffalo-spiced soup with shredded chicken and blue cheese.
You need: chicken, buffalo sauce, cream cheese, celery, blue cheese, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer chicken in broth with buffalo sauce, shred, and stir in cream cheese.
Garden Vegetable Soup
Colorful + Fresh + Naturally Light
Rainbow vegetable soup with zucchini, tomatoes, carrots and peppers.
You need: zucchini, tomatoes, carrots, peppers, onion, vegetable broth
Make it: Sauté onion and peppers, add remaining vegetables and broth, and simmer 25 minutes.
Cheeseburger Soup
Fun + Cheesy + Kid Approved
Creamy soup with ground beef crumbles, pickles and cheese.
You need: ground beef, cheddar, cream, pickles, onion, beef broth
Make it: Brown the beef with onion, add broth and cream, and stir in cheddar and diced pickles.
Taco Soup
Zesty + Thick + One Pot
Thick taco-spiced soup with beef, beans and corn, topped with sour cream.
You need: ground beef, black beans, corn, tomatoes, taco seasoning, broth
Make it: Brown the beef with taco seasoning, add beans, corn and tomatoes, and simmer 30 minutes.
Scallop and Vegetable Soup
Elegant + Light + Seafood Fresh
Light broth with seared scallops and zucchini.
You need: scallops, zucchini, onion, garlic, herbs, fish or vegetable broth
Make it: Simmer vegetables in broth, sear the scallops separately, and add them at the end.
Stuffed Pepper Soup
All the Flavor + None of the Fuss
Tomato soup with ground beef and diced bell peppers.
You need: ground beef, bell peppers, tomatoes, onion, cauliflower rice, beef broth
Make it: Brown the beef with peppers and onion, add tomatoes and broth, and simmer 30 minutes.
Bone Broth with Greens
Nourishing + Simple + Healing Bowl
Clear golden bone broth with spinach, chicken and green onions.
You need: bone broth, spinach, shredded chicken, green onions, ginger
Make it: Simmer bone broth with ginger, add chicken and spinach, and cook until greens wilt.
Hamburger Cabbage Soup
Budget + Filling + Big Batch
Tomato broth with ground beef, shredded cabbage and carrots.
You need: ground beef, cabbage, carrots, tomatoes, onion, beef broth
Make it: Brown the beef, add vegetables and broth, and simmer 35 minutes.
Chicken Zoodle Soup
Low Carb Classic + Fresh + Fast
Clear broth with shredded chicken and spiral zucchini noodles.
You need: chicken, zucchini, carrots, celery, lemon, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer chicken in broth, shred, and add spiralized zucchini for the last 5 minutes.
Chicken Vegetable Soup
Wholesome + Colorful + Everyday Bowl
Clear broth with chicken, carrots, celery and cherry tomatoes.
You need: chicken, carrots, celery, cherry tomatoes, onion, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer chicken in broth 20 minutes, add vegetables, and cook 20 minutes more.
Fresh, Light and SpecialBright • Elegant • Any Day Soup
Creamy Asparagus Soup
Silky + Green + Spring Fresh
Smooth green asparagus soup with asparagus tips.
You need: asparagus, onion, garlic, cream, vegetable broth
Make it: Simmer asparagus in broth until tender, blend, and stir in cream.
Chilled Tomato Gazpacho
Cold + Refreshing + No Cook
Vibrant cold tomato soup with cucumber.
You need: tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, garlic, olive oil, vinegar
Make it: Blend all ingredients until smooth and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Crab Bisque
Luxurious + Silky + Special Occasion
Creamy bisque with sweet crab meat and chives.
You need: crab meat, cream, onion, garlic, seafood broth, chives, sherry
Make it: Sauté aromatics, add broth and cream, simmer 15 minutes, and stir in crab.
Salmon Chowder
Creamy + Omega Rich + Cozy
Creamy chowder with salmon chunks, potatoes and dill.
You need: salmon, potatoes, onion, celery, dill, cream, fish or vegetable broth
Make it: Simmer potatoes and vegetables in broth, add salmon and cream, and cook 10 minutes.
Green Gazpacho
Bright + Herby + Chilled Fresh
Bright green chilled soup with cucumber and herbs.
You need: cucumber, green bell pepper, herbs, garlic, olive oil, yogurt
Make it: Blend all ingredients until smooth and chill at least 2 hours before serving.
Hot and Sour Soup
Peppery + Tangy + Takeout Classic
Dark savory broth with tofu, mushrooms and bamboo shoots.
You need: tofu, mushrooms, bamboo shoots, eggs, vinegar, white pepper, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer mushrooms and bamboo in broth, drizzle in eggs, and season with vinegar and pepper.
Lobster in Brodo
Delicate + Clear + Fine Dining
Clear golden broth with tender lobster meat and herbs.
You need: lobster meat, clear broth, herbs, lemon, olive oil
Make it: Warm the lobster gently in hot clear broth and finish with herbs and lemon.
Chicken Enchilada Soup
Smoky + Cheesy + Fiesta Favorite
Red enchilada broth with shredded chicken and corn, swirled with sour cream.
You need: chicken, enchilada sauce, corn, cheese, sour cream, chicken broth
Make it: Simmer chicken in enchilada sauce and broth, shred, and top with cheese and sour cream.
Zucchini Parmesan Soup
Light + Creamy + Garden Fresh
Pale green zucchini soup with parmesan shavings and basil.
You need: zucchini, onion, garlic, parmesan, basil, vegetable broth, cream
Make it: Simmer zucchini in broth until tender, blend with parmesan, and finish with cream.
Low-Carb Soup Success Tips
- Swap the starch. Use cauliflower rice, zucchini noodles or extra vegetables instead of pasta and potatoes.
- Thicken without flour. Blend part of the soup, or stir in cream cheese, heavy cream or pureed cauliflower.
- Watch hidden carbs. Check canned tomatoes, broth and seasoning mixes for added sugars.
- Batch for the week. Most of these soups keep 4-5 days in the fridge and freeze for 3 months.
- Finish with flavor. Fresh herbs, a squeeze of lemon, shredded cheese or a drizzle of olive oil make every bowl sing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What makes a soup low-carb?
Skipping pasta, rice, potatoes and beans in favor of non-starchy vegetables, meat, seafood and cheese keeps the carbs low while the flavor stays high.
How do I thicken soup without flour or cornstarch?
Blend part of the soup with an immersion blender, or stir in cream cheese, heavy cream or pureed cauliflower for a silky low-carb body.
Can I freeze low-carb soups?
Yes — most freeze for up to 3 months. Skip freezing dairy-based soups if you can, or add the cream after thawing for the best texture.
Which soups are highest in protein?
Chicken, beef, salmon, crab and lobster soups all deliver 25-35 grams of protein per bowl — perfect for a lighter, healthier you.
How long does soup keep in the fridge?
Most soups keep 4-5 days in an airtight container. Seafood soups like scallop, crab and lobster are best within 2-3 days.