35+ Dairy-Free Keto Instant Pot Soup Recipes (with AIP, Whole30, & vegan options, too!) (2024)

A typical keto/low-carb way of eating relies pretty heavily on dairy. To counter that, here are over 35 DAIRY-FREE KETO Instant Pot Soup recipes — beef and chicken, vegetable and vegan, and seafood! There are many AIP, Whole30, and paleo pressure cooker soup options, too!

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35+ Dairy-Free Keto Instant Pot Soup Recipes (with AIP, Whole30, & vegan options, too!) (1)

Before I dive into these mouth-watering Dairy-Free Keto Instant Pot Soup Recipes, I wanna make some things known…

  1. I am NOT keto. I do not follow the keto diet, and I have never been 100% keto, even when I was “mostly low-carb”.
  2. It’s kind of annoying how much keto recipes rely on dairy. There. I said it. #sorrynotsorry

So, if I’m not keto, why do I post so many nourishing keto recipes? And, why am I rounding up a bunch of dairy-free keto Instant Pot soup recipes?

Let’s make another list. I love lists!

  1. I kind of watch my carbs. Not like a hawk, but there’s an awareness. I 100% believe carbs are healthy and should be part of our diets, especially women’s diets. But carbs from sweeteners are entirely unnecessary.
  2. Truly, I love how veggie-focused most keto recipes are. I’m always looking for ways to eat more veg. Keto recipes are pretty good about this.
  3. I am dairy-free. After years of suspecting I was sensitive to or intolerant to dairy, I finally got some testing done. And what’dya know?? Dairy is my #1 food intolerance.

All that is to say… this round-up of keto dairy-free Instant Pot soup recipes helps me, too!

So many yummy dairy-free, veggie-loaded soup recipes in one place means less time googling “dairy-free keto instant pot soup recipe” when I want to make soup!

Like I said, keto recipes in general heavily rely on dairy — and that deserves a little section of its own. Allow me to elaborate…

35+ Dairy-Free Keto Instant Pot Soup Recipes (with AIP, Whole30, & vegan options, too!) (2)

It’s annoying that keto recipes are so heavy on the dairy.

There. I said it again.

I’m not villifying dairy here. No, sir.

I am 100% a supporter of raw, grass-fed dairy products produced by happy cows grazing on the green grass of small farms. Raw milk, raw cheeses, grass-fed yogurts and cream cheeses, cultured sour cream and butter, homemade kefir — I’m 100% in favor of ALL of it.

Granted, I can’t eat any of it, but I don’t think dairy is the devil.

However, I do feel strongly that a lot of keto recipes rely on cheap forms of dairy (like off-brand cream, conventional sour cream, and part-skim mozzarella). These forms of dairy are not the nourishing forms of dairy I listed just a few sentences ago.

They’re cheap dairy products, plain and simple. They don’t come from happy cows, but rather, come from confined animal feeding operations where the cows are not only unhappy, they’re almost always sick. The quality of the milk coming from these unhappy cows is insanely low.

So low, I’m surprised we’re still calling it food.

My family still eats dairy, but a whole lot less of it because…

We save our money for nourishing dairy purchases instead.

So, they get cheese, but less cheese because I’m paying over $5/pound for raw, grass-fed cheddar. (I do save some money on cheese by purchasing a large 5-pound block from Azure Standard.)

They get milk, but a lot less because I pay $7.50/gallon for raw milk from a dairy 60 miles up the road.

This means that, on the plate where the “dairy item” typically goes, I’ve instead filled it with (usually) veggies or (sometimes) rice or beans.

It means they don’t drink milk every day or have mac and cheese once a week.

And, it means that cheese doesn’t go in or on all the things.

Our family is a dairy-loving one that simply eats less dairy because the kind of dairy we love costs more. (Also, the chief cook — me — is dairy-free and I cook 90% of the food around here. So, they’re often dairy-free by default.) 😉

And that leads us to…

35+ Dairy-Free Keto Instant Pot Soup Recipes (with AIP, Whole30, & vegan options, too!) (3)

35+ Dairy-Free Keto Instant Pot Soup Recipes

To prove that you can have insanely creamy, filling, hearty, and dare I say even heavy soups WITHOUT heavy cream, sour cream, or cheese, I’ve rounded up over 35 mouth-watering dairy-free keto Instant Pot soup recipes.

It is possible, folks!

Even if you’re not dairy-free, I challenge you to give these a try.

Because they don’t have dairy, they’re more loaded with veggies and meats. In several of these recipes, the taste and texture feels so dairy-like you wouldn’t believe there’s no cream!

In fact, in my own recipes, I’ve found that a simple cauliflower + water/broth “cream” stirred into any soup makes it thick and creamy — just like a dairy-full soup.

And guess what?? Not only do hacks like that add much-needed veggies to our soups, they’re also less expensive than dairy products.

Boom! Another reason to love dairy-free recipes!

I’ve divided these delicious dairy-free keto Instant Pot soup recipes up by category:

  • beef and pork soups
  • chicken soups
  • veggie-full and vegan soups
  • seafood soups

Enjoy!

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FAQs

How to get enough fat on keto without dairy? ›

By replacing dairy fats with plant-based fats, you are also swapping out saturated fats for the much healthier unsaturated fats. Here are a few dairy-free keto tips: Eat a variety of meat, seafood, eggs, nuts & seeds, low-carb veggies and use oils, avocado, coconut and olives for additional fats.

How do I replace dairy in my keto diet? ›

If you're on a dairy-free diet and looking for healthy milk alternatives, the best low-carb, keto replacements are almond milk and coconut milk. They're both delicious on low-carb keto cereal like Magic Spoon. If you are wondering if almond milk is vegan, yes it is, and so is coconut milk.

How to do keto if you're lactose intolerant? ›

Ditch dairy altogether.

For people in this category, coconut or nut alternatives can offer a helpful solution. Unsweetened coconut, almond, or cashew milk all work well as keto-safe alternatives — as long as you're choosing unsweetened varieties.

What can I eat instead of cheese on keto? ›

Keto Substitute for Cheese: Nutritional Yeast

Nutritional yeast comes in flakes or as a powder, and it's perfect for sprinkling on top of veggies, mixing into scrambled eggs, or stirring into your soup to add a cheesy flavor.

Can dairy kick you out of ketosis? ›

Cow's milk is high in lactose, a type of carbohydrate, so it is not suitable for a keto diet. Milk and related dairy products are essential ingredients in many people's diets. You may enjoy pouring milk on your morning cereal, mixing sweet creamer into your coffee, and adding cream cheese to savory pasta dishes.

What is the best butter for keto diet? ›

Grass-grazed raw butter may be one of the healthiest dairy products on a ketogenic diet menu. Grass-grazed raw butter is basically pure raw fat; it has zero carbs, zero sugars and zero grams of protein. As you can see, most of butters' fat is saturated.

What is the most keto-friendly milk? ›

Unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, macadamia nut milk, flax milk, soy milk, cashew milk, and pea milk along with half-and-half and heavy cream are all keto-friendly milk options.

Is popcorn keto-friendly? ›

Net carbs are calculated by taking the total grams of carbohydrate in a food and subtracting the amount of fiber. In this case, popcorn contains 6 grams of carbs per 1 cup serving and 1.2 grams of fiber, bringing the net carbs per serving to 4.8 grams. Yes friends, popcorn is indeed a keto food.

What is too much dairy on keto? ›

As long as the particular dairy product is low enough in carbs to fit within your daily carb limit, you can have it on keto. For most people, this limit will be around 35 grams of total carbs and 25 grams of net carbs per day.

How do you flush out lactose intolerance? ›

Q: How do you flush dairy out of your system quickly? A: To flush dairy out of your system quickly, eliminate all dairy products from your diet and load up on vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes, and seeds. These are high in fiber and acids that help break down and push out all milk proteins from your system.

Why is there no cheese on keto? ›

Considering that the keto diet focuses on high fat, low carb foods, it's best to avoid low fat cheese varieties. Regular cheddar provides 9 grams of fat per 1-ounce (28-gram) serving. For comparison, the same serving size of low fat cheddar or colby cheese has about 2 grams of fat.

What vegetables are keto friendly? ›

Plenty of low-carb vegetable options include arugula, asparagus, bell peppers, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower, kale, mushrooms, spinach, and tomatoes. Those vegetables provide other benefits like reducing the risk of certain chronic diseases, containing antioxidants, and providing filling fiber.

What's the best cheese on keto? ›

The Best Cheeses To Eat On Keto
  • Cheddar. Cheddar is a famous yellow cheese. ...
  • Gouda. Gouda is a mildly sweet, creamy, yellow-hued cow's milk cheese. ...
  • Goat. Goat cheese sometimes called chevre, is a creamy cheese prepared from goat's milk. ...
  • Blue Cheese. Blue cheese is a special cheese. ...
  • Parmesan Cheese.
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Can I eat unlimited cheese on keto? ›

Enjoying cheese is one of the pleasures of the keto diet. But that doesn't mean it's unlimited and unrestricted. Nutritionists say that keto practitioners need to be selective with the cheese varieties they consume while on keto and enjoy them only in moderation to avoid disrupting ketosis and hampering weight loss.

How can I gain fat without dairy? ›

11 High-Calorie Vegan Foods for Healthy Weight Gain
  1. Nuts and Nut Butters. Nuts are a great source of protein, healthy fats and calories, making them an excellent choice if you're looking to gain weight. ...
  2. Avocado. ...
  3. Quinoa. ...
  4. Tahini. ...
  5. Olive Oil. ...
  6. Dried Fruit. ...
  7. Legumes. ...
  8. Sweet Potatoes.
Jun 14, 2023

How can I increase my fat intake on keto? ›

Healthful fats for keto
  1. avocados and avocado oil.
  2. nuts, such as walnuts, macadamias, almonds, and Brazil nuts.
  3. seeds, such as flax and pumpkin seeds.
  4. oily fish, such as salmon, tuna, anchovies, and sardines.
  5. olives and olive oil.
Jul 28, 2020

What if I can't eat enough fat on keto? ›

If a person does not consume enough fat on a keto diet, they may not feel full. This can lead to snacking and consuming more calories than a person needs, resulting in weight gain. Additionally, fat is an important component of a person's diet. It helps the body to absorb vitamins and gives the body energy.

Can you have low fat dairy on keto? ›

Here's the thing: Milk isn't a great option on the keto diet, says Jalali. Whole milk has 12 grams of carbs per cup, and low-fat or skim has even more. And don't even get me started on ice cream (way too much sugar). Cream, on the other hand—whipping or whipped—is totally doable on the keto diet.

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