Keto Mushroom and Swiss Soup
Let’s be real, sometimes we want creamy, cheesy vibes—without the dairy bloat or sacrificing our keto goddess status. Enter this Keto Mushroom and Swiss Soup that’s totally vegan, unapologetically rich, and still 100% animal-free. It’s giving French bistro, minus the actual cow or complicated apron situation. Mushrooms bring that meaty magic, while the “Swiss” part comes from a sneaky plant-based twist. No cows were milked, no bloating was invited, and your macros are still clapping. It’s earthy, cheesy-ish, and weeknight-easy. Basically, it’s your new cold-weather obsession—no compromise, no guilt, just spoonfuls of glory.
Keto Mushroom and Swiss Soup
This creamy, low-carb soup combines sautéed mushrooms with a dairy-free cheesy kick for a warm, satisfying bowl of cozy perfection.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 3 cups mushrooms sliced (baby bella or cremini = ideal)
- 1 cup cauliflower florets for creamy volume
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast a.k.a. vegan cheese magic
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- ½ tsp sea salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Optional: truffle oil chopped parsley, vegan Swiss-style shreds
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a pot. Add onion and garlic. Sauté 3–4 minutes until soft and your kitchen smells expensive.
- Toss in mushrooms and thyme. Sauté 6 minutes until they’re golden and reduced to savory greatness.
- Add cauliflower, broth, salt, and pepper. Simmer 12–15 minutes until cauliflower is soft and emotionally stable.
- Blend the soup until smooth and thick. Use a regular or immersion blender. No judgment either way.
- Stir in almond milk, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Simmer 3 more minutes to melt everything together.
- Taste, adjust seasoning, and garnish with fancy toppings like truffle oil or smugness.
Notes
🧪 Nutritional Values (Per Serving):
- Calories: 185
- Total Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 7g
💊 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving):
- Vitamin B6: 25%
- Vitamin D: 20%
- Iron: 18%
- Magnesium: 14%
- Potassium: 21%
💡 Soup-Level Tips (Because Basic Is Not on the Menu):
- Use mixed wild mushrooms for fancy forest flair.
- Add a splash of white wine during cooking if the day demands it.
- Store leftovers for up to 4 days—flavor only gets better.
- For extra “cheesy” punch, add more nutritional yeast. Your tastebuds will thank you.
- Want a chunkier texture? Only blend half. Boom—texture with sass.
