Wrong. Keto dieters pretty much have it made when it comes to enjoying delicious soups (literally anything creamy and meaty is totally okay). Sure, you've got to forego any kind of noodle soup and you need to nix the bread bowl. But does broccoli cheddar soup really need anything other than a spoon? The answer is no.

But where to start? Keto Soups & Stews offers up tons of keto-friendly soup recipes that you can eat ASAP or store in your fridge for later (and you know how important meal prep is for maintaining a healthy diet).

The cookbook : Keto Soups & Stews (Victory Belt Publishing), out now.

The author : Carolyn Ketchum, the writer, photographer, and (self-proclaimed!) evil mastermind behind All Day I Dream About Food , a popular food blog that offers low-carb and gluten-free meals. Oh, and P.S., a ton of her keto recipes have already been featured on Women's Health.

What you'll get : You already know you're going to get tons of soup and stews recipes (it is the name of the book, after all), but you'll also snag a few recipes for delicious keto breads (because, soup), as well as the lowdown on cooking methods, tips for stocking your kitchen, and easy keto swaps.

Try it before you buy it:

Steak & Bacon Chili

Serves 4 | Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 2 hours

Ingredients :

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 pounds chuck steak, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 jalapeno peppers, minced
• 2 Tbsp chili powder
• 1 Tbsp dried oregano
• 1 Tbsp ground cumin
• 1/8 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
• 2 Tbsp water
• 1 Tbsp tomato paste
• Bacon bits (optional)
• Diced avocado (optional)
• Shredded cheese (optional)

Directions :

1. In a medium-sized Dutch oven or stockpot over medium heat, saute the bacon until crisp, about 5 minutes. Transfer to a paper towellined plate, leaving the bacon grease in the pot, and set aside.
2. Season the steak with salt and pepper and add it to the pot. Cook until nicely browned, 5 to 10 minutes, then transfer to a bowl. If your pot is not very wide, you may need to work in batches.
3. Add the onions, garlic, and jalapenos to the pot and saute until tender, about 5 minutes. Stir in the chili powder, oregano, cumin, and cayenne and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
4. Add the steak back into the pot. Stir in the tomatoes with their juices, water, and tomato paste. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook until the steak is tender, 1 to 1 12 hours. Adjust the seasonings to taste.
5. Serve with the bacon bits sprinkled over the top, along with diced avocado and shredded cheese, if desired.

Per serving: 484 calories, 34.6 g fat, 6.5 g carbs, 1.3 g fiber, 33.2 g protein.

For more healthy, easy, keto-friendly recipes, buy Keto Soups & Stews .