Keto Cream of Broccoli Soup Recipe -Paleo, Low Carb + Dairy-free

Keto cream of broccoli soup is great for anyone who is looking for a low carb, healthy meal that tastes good, and is simple to make.  Because this is dairy-free, it's also paleo and vegan.  Try it tonight and let me know what you think!

I feel like keto is all the rage these days and I'm frankly, very late to the party.  It's not that I'm opposed to keto - I think it's a great way to kick off the fat adaption process - but I also don't think it's a long-term lifestyle diet because let's face it - it's hard to eat at least 70% of your food intake in pure fat.  I'm a big fan of building healthy, fit habits (hence the name) that my readers can sustain indefinitely.  It makes for a much simpler, easier and happier way to achieve a lean, strong body.

The Benefits of Keto-Friendly Recipes

Even though I don't see keto as a sustainable long-term eating plan I'm not opposed to keto-friendly recipes because pretty much anything with coconut milk is a winner in my books.  I also find that keto recipes tend to be very simple to make because there are so few ingredients to work with and even a few days of eating extremely low carb can help you lose water weight and reduce inflammation which can be a big motivator.  It can also help curb sugar cravings - something that's often off the charts after a big holiday - and control appetite as well due to its impact on hunger hormones.  So overall, even if you're not ready to jump down the keto rabbit hole, it doesn't hurt to reduce your carb intake after a holiday even as a reset.

Is Broccoli Keto?

With only 2 grams of net carbs per half cup, not only is it suitable for a keto diet, it's also a superfood, filled with fiber and phyto-nutrients.  Green veggies are always a smart choice for a keto diet.  As long as you're not eating 5 pounds of broccoli every day, your fine.

The Downside of too Many Keto-friendly Recipes - Carb Flu is Real

There is one thing I'd forewarn you about if you're going to give keto-style eating a try.  If you go too low carb too soon, particularly if you're used to eating a lot of sugars and processed carbs like bread, then you may suffer some degree of carb flu.  This is a transitional state where your body is moving from using glucose (sugar) as it's the main source of energy to stored fat.  This is the process of fat adaption and it's something I recommend that you slide into gradually or else you might feel like you have the flu for a few days.

If you're really interested in transitioning to a high-fat diet either to lose unwanted fat or to heal a leaky gut, I recommend following a plan to get you into a state of ketosis.  I can think of no better person to help you get there than Leanne Vogle.  She's a wealth of knowledge on all things keto and has a few handy tools for walking you through the process for dropping carbs in a sustainable, healthy way.  You can check her simple guides (which I've used myself in the past and found super helpful) right here.

Keto Cream of Broccoli Soup

So with all that out of the way, and since it's January and we're all still recovering from post-holiday bloat (or at least I am!), let's dip our toe into the keto pool today, shall we?

Want more keto soup ideas?  How about...

• Creamy carrot soup with crispy tofu?  (so darn delish)
• Keto kale & chicken soup