Zucchini Cream Soup with Crispy Bacon Chips (Low-Carb)
Looking for an easy hearty mains that fits your zucchini soup routine? This zucchini cream soup with crispy bacon chips is naturally low-carb, gluten-free and grain-free, made with whole ingredients you can pronounce. It’s one of our favorite low-carb recipes for anyone cutting carbs or following a keto or low-carb diet — quick to prepare, packed with protein and healthy fats, and guaranteed to keep you full and energized. With just 9 g of carbs per serving, it fits easily into your daily carb budget.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Time: 5 minutes prep, 15 minutes cook
- Servings: 2
- Carbs: 9 g per serving
- Diet: Low-carb, keto-friendly, gluten-free, grain-free
- Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- 500 g zucchini
- 200 ml heavy cream
- 75 g parmesan
- 2 slices bacon
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 (40 g) onion
- 15 ml olive oil
- to taste salt and pepper
Instructions
- Peel and finely chop 1/2 onion (40 g) and the garlic. Wash and dice the zucchini.
- Heat 15 ml olive oil in a pot and sauté the vegetables, stirring. Deglaze with the cream and simmer about 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut the bacon into bite-sized pieces and grate the parmesan. Fry the bacon crispy in a separate pan.
- Add the parmesan to the soup and let it melt; blend the soup smooth with an immersion blender right in the pot. Season with salt and pepper.
- Ladle into bowls and top with the crispy bacon. Serve immediately.
Tips & Variations
Shrimp, smoked salmon or chorizo cubes also make great toppings for vegetable cream soups.
Nutrition & Health Benefits
This recipe keeps carbohydrates low — just 9 g per serving — while delivering plenty of healthy fats and protein. Keeping carbs moderate helps stabilize blood sugar and insulin levels, which makes weight loss easier and prevents the energy crashes and cravings that come with high-carb meals. It’s also naturally gluten-free and grain-free, making it a great choice for anyone with gluten or lactose sensitivities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this recipe really low-carb?
Yes. Zucchini Cream Soup with Crispy Bacon Chips contains just 9 g of carbs per serving — well within even a strict keto budget.
Can I meal-prep this recipe?
Absolutely. Most of these recipes store well in an airtight container in the fridge for 3–4 days, and many freeze beautifully for quick lunches.
How many servings does this make?
This recipe makes 2.
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