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

Can you do keto if you're dairy-free? ›

What do I eat on Dairy-Free Keto? Quality animal proteins, eggs, bacon, coconut, green vegetables will be most of what you eat. No need to eat tons of cheese to get fat into your diet. Chicken thighs, ribeye steaks, pork shoulders all have plenty of fat.

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 avoid dairy on keto? ›

Here are a few dairy-free keto tips:

Instead of heavy cream: Coconut cream or milk. Instead of milk: Almond, cashew or hemp milk. Instead of butter: Tahini or coconut butter. Instead of cheese: Snack or top salads with olives or avocado slices.

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.

What to eat on keto dairy-free? ›

27 Delicious Dairy-Free Keto Recipes
  • Shrimp Avocado Salad.
  • Collard Greens Cabbage Soup.
  • Air Fryer Chicken and Vegetables.
  • Asado Chicken Breast with Sauteed Lemon Zucchini.
  • Mexican Meatball Soup (Albondigas)
  • Barbacoa Beef.
  • Keto Fried Fish Sticks.
  • Korean Beef Bowl.
Jan 29, 2024

What cheese is dairy-free? ›

10 Best Dairy-Free Cheeses That Taste Like the Real Thing
  • Miyoko's Smoked English Farmhouse. This cashew-based cheese was made for the cheese plate. ...
  • House Party Cheesy Dip. ...
  • Treeline Cream Cheese. ...
  • Parmela Shreds. ...
  • Miyoko's Mozzarella. ...
  • Violife cheeeeeese. ...
  • Follow Your Heart Slices. ...
  • Kite Hill Ricotta.
Feb 21, 2024

What milk is best on keto? ›

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.

Which fruit is keto-friendly? ›

Keto-friendly fruits include avocados, watermelon, strawberries, lemons, tomatoes, raspberries, peaches, cantaloupe, star fruit, and blackberries. If you're unsure whether the keto diet is right for you or how it may affect your health, consider speaking with a dietitian or your healthcare provider.

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.

Which nuts are most keto-friendly? ›

Here are some of the best keto-friendly nuts:
  • Almonds. Almonds are versatile and widely available low-carb nuts. ...
  • Macadamia nuts. Macadamia nuts are low-carb tree nuts grown in Australia. ...
  • Pecans. Pecans are an excellent source of low-carb, high-fat nutrition for your keto diet. ...
  • Brazil nuts. ...
  • Walnuts. ...
  • Hazelnuts. ...
  • Pine nuts.
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Why is dairy bad on keto? ›

Can you drink cow's milk on the keto diet? The keto diet restricts carbohydrate intake to a maximum of 50 grams per day, so it's best to select foods with very low amounts of carbs. Cow's milk doesn't meet this requirement because it contains high amounts of lactose, a type of sugar.

What cheese is most keto? ›

The best keto cheeses include cheddar, Gouda, goat cheese, and blue cheese, while the worst are cottage cheese and low fat and processed varieties. If you're following the keto diet or know someone who is, be sure to keep these cheeses in mind to promote ketosis and meet dietary goals.

What is a keto substitute for butter? ›

Clarified Butter and Ghee

In both instances, what's left is pure butterfat, which can be enjoyed and used the same way you'd use butter. Because ghee separates milk from fat, this butter substitute is lactose-free, making it better than butter if you have allergies or sensitivities to dairy products.

Why is cheese OK but not milk on keto? ›

Milk: Milk but especially evaporated and dry milk are not healthy keto foods. This is because they are high in lactose. Most cheese varieties are relatively low in carb because the natural bacteria in cheese break down the lactose.

Can you do keto without dairy and eggs? ›

Yes, you can!

Does dairy break ketosis? ›

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.

Does too much dairy kick you out of ketosis? ›

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.

Can you do keto without meat and dairy? ›

The good news is, yes, a vegan ketogenic diet is possible, it's just more difficult. Without the help from dairy and eggs, getting enough protein and vitamins and minerals will pose a challenge. You might consider adding an organic nutritional supplement to your daily routine to compensate for this.

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