Keto Zuppa Toscana Recipe
This keto sausage and kale soup recipe is hearty and filling. Per serving: ~420 kcal, 33g fat, 25g protein, 7g total carbs - 2g fiber = 5g net carbs
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 420kcal
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon diced
- 1/2 medium (about 70g) onion diced
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound (~454g) bulk Italian sausage
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes or to taste
- 1 teaspoon fennel seed
- 1.5 cups (~100g) kale roughly chopped, tough stems removed
- 5 cups chicken broth
- 1 small head (250-300g) cauliflower cut into small florets
- 1 cup heavy cream
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
Fry Bacon
- In a large pot over medium heat, fry bacon for 8-10 minutes or until crisp. Drain and set aside. Reserve the bacon drippings in the pot.
Brown Sausage and Wilt Kale
- Add the onion and garlic to reserved bacon drippings, and cook for 1-2 minutes or until fragrant.
- Add Italian sausage, Italian seasoning, red pepper, and fennel to pot. Cook for 7-9 minutes, or until sausage is browned and crumbled.
- Add kale, and cook for 1-2 minutes or until just beginning to wilt.
Add Broth and Cauliflower
- Increase heat to medium high. Add broth to pot and bring to a boil.
- Add cauliflower and stir to combine. Continue to boil for 8-10 minutes, or until cauliflower is tender.
Add Cream and Bacon
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in cream and bacon. Add salt and pepper to taste if desired.
Enjoy!
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- I really recommend using bone broth rather than standard chicken broth for this recipe if possible. It ups the flavor and the health profile!
- It's normal for this soup to settle in the fridge, so make sure to give it a stir before reheating on the stove or in the microwave.
- The red pepper flakes add just a bit of heat to up the warming factor of this soup. Feel free to up the amount for more kick, or lower it if you're using hot Italian sausage.
Nutrition
Calories: 420kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 33g | Fiber: 2g