Preparation Time: 12 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Servings: 4
This Keto Avocado Soup is a smooth, velvety delight that’s easy to make and packed with healthy fats. Avocados are a keto superstar, rich in monounsaturated fats and fiber, helping keep your carbs low while supporting heart and brain health.
Perfect as a comforting appetizer or light meal, this soup is both satisfying and nourishing. It’s ideal for keto beginners and seasoned dieters alike who want a quick, wholesome option on busy days.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 scallions, chopped
- 3 cups chicken stock
- 2 avocados, pitted, peeled, and chopped
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- ⅔ cup heavy cream
Directions
- Heat a pot over medium heat and melt the butter.
- Add the chopped scallions and sauté for 2 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Pour in 2½ cups of chicken stock and bring to a simmer. Let cook for 3 minutes.
- Meanwhile, peel and chop the avocados.
- In a blender, combine the avocado, remaining ½ cup stock, heavy cream, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Pour the avocado mixture back into the pot and stir well.
- Cook for an additional 2 minutes to warm through. Adjust salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot and enjoy this rich, creamy keto-friendly soup!
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 329
- Fat: 22.9g
- Protein: 5.8g
- Carbohydrates: 5.9g
Why Avocado Soup is Perfect for Keto
Avocados are a keto staple due to their high healthy fat content and low net carbs. Each serving of this soup contains about 5.9g carbs, most of which comes from fiber-rich avocado, making the net carbs even lower.
Rich in potassium, magnesium, and heart-healthy monounsaturated fats, avocados support overall wellness and help maintain electrolyte balance—a key factor on keto.
According to studies on avocado nutrition, they help reduce inflammation and improve lipid profiles, making this soup both tasty and nutritious.
Tips & Variations
- Use vegetable or bone broth for a pescatarian or vegetarian option.
- Add a squeeze of lime for a refreshing citrus twist.
- Top with crispy bacon bits or toasted pumpkin seeds for texture.
- Serve chilled in summer for a cool avocado soup variation.
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