Soups
Some culinary creativity can make the difference between feeling resentfully "diet-deprived" and making a smooth transition to a lifetime of healthy eating habits.
And while there are some pretty good low-carb convenience foods out there, for many of us, "convenience foods" are what got us in trouble in the first place. So while bars, shakes and pre-packaged meals can serve as fillers and emergency foods, they should never be seen as a substitute for healthy, whole foods. The less processed, the better results you can expect. Low carb recipes make your journey to success smoother, so let's get cooking!
Faux Split Pea Soup
Submitted by QueenMama on Sat, 03/08/2008 - 16:17.
This is a dish that we will make more often, especially in the winter. I hope you like it as much as my husband and I do.
Vichyssoise
Submitted by Maggie on Sun, 08/01/2004 - 05:00.
A delicious cold soup for a hot summer evening!
Egg Drop Soup
Submitted by EMILY on Mon, 03/08/2004 - 06:00.great soup for lces! 1 or 2 carbs and full of eggs
Asian Mushroom Soup
Submitted by EMILY on Fri, 03/05/2004 - 06:00.a no-fat, low-carb, and low-cal treat great for mushroom lovers!
Beef & Cabbage Soup
Submitted by lou on Tue, 03/02/2004 - 06:00.Delicious! I made this before LC was a part of my life...
Clam Chowder
Submitted by Mada on Mon, 02/09/2004 - 06:00.A tasty, LC Clam Chowder made with the diced stem of a cauliflower to simulate potato chunks.
Hungarian Goulash/Beef Stew
Submitted by alex on Sun, 12/28/2003 - 06:00.This is great as a low-carb stew. You can add carrots, peas and potatoes for non-LC'ers, but it tastes great without them!
Broccoli and cheese soup
Submitted by LCE Guest on Sat, 07/12/2003 - 05:00.I like to top mine with bacon crumbles and sharp cheddar. It makes about 10 1-cup servings and has approximately 5 grams of carbs per serving.
Beeeeefy Bean Chili
Submitted by MarcieLynn on Sun, 03/09/2003 - 06:00.A hearty chili that warms the heart and satisfies the bones. The black soy beans work great in this dish and you'd swear they were "normal" beans.
Classic Bean & Bacon Soup
Submitted by MarcieLynn on Sun, 03/09/2003 - 06:00.
If you like navy bean soup, you'll LOVE this. My husband adores this recipe...well, he should, he created it!
Black Soy Bean Chilie
Submitted by LCE Guest on Wed, 03/05/2003 - 06:00.This is a great recipe and is very easy to make with only 6.3 carbs per serving. I threw this together one night at 11:00 p.m. for dinner at my mother-in-laws house and let it cook overnight and it got rave reviews!
Mixed Bean Soup
Submitted by Maggie on Mon, 02/17/2003 - 06:00.A hearty winter soup. Divy it into serving size containers and throw in the freezer for a quick meal when you don't feel like cooking.
Beanless Chili
Submitted by LCE Guest on Tue, 02/11/2003 - 06:00.The sauce I used contains 6.2 grams of carbs per 1/2 cup serving. I like to leave my veggies fairly chunky to give the chili some substance.
Low Carb Green Chili Stew
Submitted by LCE Guest on Tue, 02/11/2003 - 06:00.Low carb and plenty of flavor
Pozole (Mexican Soup- mild)
Submitted by LCE Guest on Mon, 02/10/2003 - 06:00.Pozole is a traditional Mexican soup made with cubed pork and broth.
Creamy Avocado Soup
Submitted by RQP on Sat, 01/04/2003 - 06:00.This tasty cold weather soup is a great starter for a dinner meal or as a lunch accompaniment with a salad - and only 3.69 carbs per serving!
Cream of Mushroom-Spinach Soup
Submitted by LCE Guest on Sat, 12/14/2002 - 06:00.Chopped broccoli and cheese can be substituted for the chopped spinach and mushrooms.
Rachel's Dungeness Crab Stew
Submitted by RQP on Fri, 12/06/2002 - 06:00.A rich and elegant opener for a dinner party or a holiday meal - especially winter ones because it just warms you up inside... we never have leftovers.
