Keto Low Carb Turkey Soup
This Keto Low Carb Turkey Soup combines diced cauliflower, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and shredded turkey in a creamy broth enriched with heavy cream and white wine. The vegetables are gently sautéed to develop flavor before simmering in turkey stock, resulting in a rich, hearty soup with fresh herb accents like thyme and parsley. It serves as a comforting low-carb meal suitable for those following ketogenic diets or anyone looking for a warming turkey soup with creamy texture.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon butter ghee or olive oil
- 1 onion diced (70g, small
- ⅔ cup / 85g carrot chopped, medium
- 2 celery chopped (about 1 ½ cup / 140g, stalks
- 2 cups / 200 g cauliflower diced, florets
- 2 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup / 90g mushrooms sliced
- ½ tablespoon thyme minced, fresh
- 1 tablespoon parsley minced (4g)
- ½ tsp - 1 tsp salt to taste, sea salt
- ⅓ teaspoon black pepper or to taste, freshly ground
- ¼ cup / 60 ml white wine dry
- 3 cups / 720 ml turkey stock + additional stock if it's too thick, or chicken stock
- 10.5 oz / 300 g turkey shredded (or chicken!, cooked
- 1 cup / 240ml heavy cream or coconut milk
To serve
- 1.5 tbsp / 6g parsley minced
Instructions
- Heat the butter, ghee or olive oil in a large saucepan or dutch oven over a medium heat.
- Add the onion, carrot, celery and cauliflower and cook until softened and golden, about 7 - 8 minutes.
- Add the garlic, mushrooms, thyme and 1 tablespoon of parsley. Season with salt and pepper and cook until the mushrooms are beginning to brown, another 2 - 3 minutes.
- Add the white wine and stock.
- Bring to the boil and reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the cooked turkey. Stir in the heavy cream or coconut milk. Simmer until heated through, about 2 minutes. Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve in bowls topped with fresh chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use homemade or high-quality concentrated turkey or chicken stock for a richer flavor base.
- If you don’t have leftover roast turkey or chicken, roast breasts or thighs and shred the meat to use in the soup.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 254
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1cup | |
| Calories | 254kcal | 13% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5.1g | 2% |
| Protein | 14.3g | 29% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Sugar | 2.7g | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.