14 Warm & Cozy Low-Carb, Diabetes-Friendly Soups

December 25, 2019

Nothing beats a comforting bowl of soup when the weather gets cold. These cozy recipes all have less than 15 grams of carbs per serving, and are also controlled for sodium, calories and saturated fat, making these soups both low-carb and diabetes friendly. From vegetables to beans to chicken and beef, there is a soup for everyone on this list.

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Chicken & White Bean Soup

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Once again, rotisserie chickens can really relieve the dinner-rush pressure-especially in this Italian-inspired soup that cries out for a piece of crusty bread and a glass of red wine. 

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Mushroom and Beef Soup

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Kale adds vitamins and an enticing cabbage-like flavor to this mushroom and beef soup. Be sure to use fresh kale as it can become pungent if stored too long.

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Fennel & Pork Stew

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This meltingly tender pork shoulder ragout has a savory broth that's full of fennel. White wine gives the stew a bright edge of acidity.

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Instant Pot Potato Soup

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Russet potatoes turn tender and soft in minutes in a pressure cooker, so you can make this comforting soup quickly on busy weeknights. Garnish with the classic potato soup fixings--bacon, scallions and melted Cheddar cheese.

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Barbecue Meatball Soup

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Ready in one hour, this soup will warm you up on a cool fall day.

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Cauliflower Soup

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A healthy take on a loaded baked potato, this creamy cauliflower soup recipe has all the fixings of a loaded potato (bacon included) but for way fewer calories and carbs. Ready in a quick 20 minutes, this easy soup is great for busy weeknights or can be meal prepped ahead of time to take for lunch or frozen for a ready-made meal down the road. This recipe was originally made for one serving but can be easily adapted to serve more. 

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Homemade Chicken Ramen Noodle Bowls

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Transform canned chicken noodle soup into quick ramen bowls by adding fresh ginger, crunchy vegetables, herbs and a jammy soft-boiled egg. Look for a low-sodium soup that has 450 mg sodium or less per serving.

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Fish Stew with Olives, Capers & Potatoes

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The olive, caper and tomato-based sauce in this healthy fish stew recipe gives this very traditional Italian dish tons of flavor. Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

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Ginger-Chicken Noodle Soup

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Because the chicken thighs don't fall apart while simmering in a slow cooker, they are ideal in this Asian-style main dish soup.

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Fresh Tomato Soup

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This tomato soup recipe is full of flavor and perfect to warm you up on a cold day. Pair it with Grilled Cheese Croutons and be reminded of your childhood lunches! 

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Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup

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This easy slow-cooker chicken noodle soup is chock-full of vegetables and noodles, and gets extra creaminess from a little light cream cheese. 

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Southwest Gazpacho

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Add pizzazz to any meal by starting it off with this refreshing gazpacho soup, topped with a delicious black bean and corn salsa.

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5-Spice Chicken Noodle Soup

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This Asian-inspired chicken soup recipe has soy, five-spice powder and ginger, which add a flavor punch without adding lots of calories or fat.

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Fireside Beef Stew

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This low-calorie main dish stew gets its lively flavor from a tantalizing mix of mustard, allspice, and Worcestershire sauce.

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