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Published November 15, 2017 | Last Updated June 5, 2025 By Barbara Bianchi 3 Comments

12 Low Carb Soups and Side Dishes To Grace Your Holiday Table

Here are over a dozen nutritious soups and side dishes that are low-carb and gluten free so that everyone at your holiday table can enjoy them.

Life is starting to get busy as the holiday season approaches. Before we know it, Thanksgiving will be here.

Today, I’ve gathered a dozen gluten-free, low-carb, nutritious soup and side dish recipes that you can choose for your holiday table. (Though really these dishes would be lovely additions to any meal!)

When you’re following a special way of eating because of food sensitivities or diet, it’s best to either host the party or bring a few dishes when visiting friends and family so that you won’t go hungry. These delicious dishes can be enjoyed by everyone at the holiday table.

Here are 12 nutritious soups and side dishes to grace your holiday table:

1. Homemade Beef Bone Broth

bone broth soup

How To Make Beef Bone Broth (And Why It's Good For You)
You can use bone broth as stock for your favorite soups or gravies (or even serve it as a refreshing broth). It’s so nutritious and easy to make.
Check out this recipe

2. Wild Cod Chowder

gluten free chowder, gluten free soup, wild cod chowder

Wild Cod Chowder (Whole 30 And Low-Carb)
 Wild cod chowder is super fast to make and delicious! And it's gluten-free, dairy-free, low-carb, and Whole 30 compliant. 😊
Check out this recipe

3. Zoodle Soup with Meatballs

zoodle soup with meatballs

Zoodle Soup With Meatballs
Zoodles paired with mini meatballs and baby bok choy is a winning combination.
Check out this recipe

4. Wild Salmon Chowder

Salmon Chowder a creamy soup

Wild Salmon Chowder
Ladle wild salmon chowder into your prettiest soup bowls and garnish with scallions and just a pinch of cayenne pepper if you like an extra spicy kick.
Check out this recipe

5. Baby Bok Choy With Sweet and Tangy Sauce

Baby Bok Choy side dish

Baby Bok Choy With Sweet and Tangy Sauce
Baby bok choy is one of the most nutrient-dense foods you can eat. Paired with my sweet and tangy sauce, it is absolutely delicious.
Check out this recipe

6. Stuffed Zucchini Boats

stuffed zucchini boats side dish

Mouthwatering Stuffed Zucchini Boats: A Must Try Recipe
Beautiful green sticks of zucchini hollowed into boats and filled with sausage and Gruyere cheese are so incredibly tasty and fun to eat too!
Check out this recipe

7. Eggplant Rollatini Bolognese

Gluten Free Eggplant Rollatini Bolognese delicious side dish

Eggplant Rollatini Bolognese Recipe
You’re going to love this nutritious dish. Serve it as an appetizer or as the main course. Buon appetito!
Check out this recipe

8. Bacon Wrapped Asparagus

bacon wrapped asparagus easy side dish

Bacon Wrapped Asparagus
Sometimes the best recipes are the simplest ones. These bundles of asparagus are so elegant, and you’re the only one who will know how effortless they are to make.
Check out this recipe

9. Seasoned Cauliflower Rice

seasoned cauliflower rice side dish

Seasoned Cauliflower Rice with Bacon
This cauliflower dish tastes just like fried rice except that it isn’t stir-fried and doesn’t contain rice. It’s just 100% amazingly delicious and nutritious.
Check out this recipe

10. Cauliflower flatbreads

Cauliflower Flatbreads side dish

Gluten Free Cauliflower Flatbreads
A stack of thin, fluffy, golden-brown-to-perfection flatbreads. Can you believe they’re made without a trace of flour? Enjoy them warm from the skillet and piled with your favorite toppings.
Check out this recipe

11. Bacon brussels sprouts

Bacon Brussels Sprouts side dish

Bacon Brussels Sprouts: Restaurant Style Recipe
You can never go wrong with bacon, right? These super easy Brussels sprouts are always an instant hit with adults and kids alike. And they're keto because they're low carb and full of fiber.
Check out this recipe

12. Spaghetti Squash

 

In the above video, I show you how to cut a spaghetti squash without cutting your fingers. And then how to quickly and easily cook your squash for a delicious side dish. Go to the post for serving suggestions.

How to cut and cook spaghetti squash: your ultimate guide
Recipe video showing how to cut and prepare spaghetti squash. If you close your eyes, you’ll think you’re eating angel hair pasta. That’s why you’re going to love this satisfying, nutritious, low carb alternative to pasta.
Check out this recipe


I hope you’ve discovered a few new soups and side dishes that will become favorites in your home. Have a blessed and delicious holiday season!

More soup and appetizers

Keto Low Carb Cauliflower Stuffing – This is a tasty alternative to bread stuffing. It’s made all in one skillet so clean up is super easy too.

Au Jus Low Carb Gravy – Savor the simplicity of this low-carb Au Jus gravy recipe. Whether with roast drippings or without, each spoonful promises to be a savory gravy.

Easy Creamy Broccoli Cheddar Soup – This “reader’s favorite” is loaded with sharp cheddar cheese and tender bite-size broccoli floating in a velvety cream broth. Yum. Best of all, it’s a snap to make. It will be ready to ladle into your bowl in just twenty minutes.

Wholesome Chicken Soup – Enjoy a delicious chicken soup made with a whole chicken in your slow cooker.

Gluten Free Broccoli Soup With A Touch Of Warm Spices – Make this soup in your super high-powered blender which makes preparation fast and easy.

Cucumber Bites With 3 Amazing Toppings – These cucumber bites are a quick and easy appetizer that are ready in 10 minutes. They’re a cinch to make and so fun to eat.

Keto Low-Carb Cole Slaw – This delicious keto low-carb coleslaw is made with avocado mayo for a healthy no sugar side dish.

Creamy Cauliflower Mash – You can make cauliflower mash taste just like mashed potatoes. Promise. I think you’re going to love this low-carb recipe. 

Baked Zucchini Sticks – A beautiful mixture of spices give these baked zucchini sticks a wonderful flavor. Enjoy!

Bruschetta Cheese Crisps – This is a quick and easy appetizer for holiday parties or anytime you crave a crunchy and delicious snack.

Sautéed Broccoli With Garlic – Who could resist crisp tender broccoli in a luscious blend of oil and garlic? Add butter and a little salt, and even the pickiest eaters will be devouring their greens.

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