Keto Classic Clear Vegetable Soup
Warm, nourishing, and perfect for a ketogenic lifestyle, this Keto Classic Clear Vegetable Soup is a wholesome twist on a beloved comfort food. Bursting with fresh, low-carb vegetables like zucchini, celery, and green bell pepper, it’s gently simmered in a fragrant broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of lemon juice for a zesty finish. This quick and easy soup is ready in just 45 minutes, making it an ideal choice for weeknight dinners or meal prepping. With only one pot required and a skillful balance of flavors, this keto-friendly recipe is a light, satisfying meal that showcases the beauty of clean eating without sacrificing taste. Perfect for those seeking a low-carb, gluten-free, and nutritious option, this soup pairs beautifully with a crisp side salad or keto bread.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 medium carrot, diced
- 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 6 cups vegetable broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and minced garlic, and sauté for about 3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Stir in the diced celery, zucchini, carrot, and bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables start to soften.
Add the chopped parsley and pour in the vegetable broth.
Season with salt, black pepper, and add the bay leaf and fresh thyme.
Increase the heat to high and bring the soup to a boil.
Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let the soup simmer for 20 minutes or until the vegetables are tender.
Remove the bay leaf from the pot.
Stir in the lemon juice, taste, and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Serve the soup hot and enjoy a soothing, keto-friendly meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 41.8 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 7.1 g | 36% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5945 mg | 258% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.0 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.4 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.7 g | ||
| Protein | 32.7 g | 65% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 408 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 4319 mg | 92% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
