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Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup (Whole30 + Clean)

This Keto Zuppa Toscano Soup is packed with flavor that the whole family will love. It is packed with Italian Sausage, kale and tender cauliflower florets simmered in a delectable broth and topped with crispy bacon and red pepper flakes. Keto, Whole30, Paleo and Dairy-Free!
Prep Time5 minutes
Course: Main Dish/Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free
Keyword: Fall Recipes, keto, Keto Soup, Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup, low carb, Soup Recipes
Method: Stovetop/Crockpot/Instant Pot
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Author: Ashley McCrary

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian or breakfast Sausage
  • 2 tablespoons ghee or vegan butter
  • 4 slices thick-cut bacon cooked and chopped
  • 6 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 small onion diced
  • 4 cloves fresh garlic minced
  • 1 small head fresh cauliflower cut into thick florets
  • 1 cup canned unsweetened coconut milk
  • 4 cups kale
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/ teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional

Instructions

Stovetop:

  • Heat a dutch oven over medium-high heat with 1 tablespoon ghee. Add in the onions and garlic. Cook together until fragrant, a minute or so.  Add in the ground breakfast sausage and let simmer together for 5-6 minutes. Drain off any grease. 
  • Bring the dutch oven down to low heat. Add in the chicken broth, cauliflower florets, 1 tablespoon ghee, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Allow simmering for 20 minutes. Stir in cauliflower florets and simmer until almost tender, about 5-7 minutes. Add kale and the coconut milk; simmer until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes.

Crockpot:

  • Heat a skillet over medium-high heat with o1 tablespoon ghee. Add in the onions and garlic. Cook together until fragrant, a minute or so.  Add in the ground breakfast sausage and let simmer together for 5-6 minutes. Drain off any grease. 
  • Add everything into a 6qt Crockpot else except for the kale. Cook on high for 3-4 hours or low for 6-7 hours. Add in the kale and allow to simmer until kale is wilted.
  • Serve immediately with chopped bacon and fresh red pepper flakes or store in the fridge for up to 4 days.

Instant Pot

  • Press the saute function on the Instant Pot, and once hot, add the 1 tablespoon ghee. Add the onion and garlic. Cook for 1-2 minutes. Stir often. Add the ground sausage. Brown for 5-6 minutes. Press cancel to turn off the saute feature. Drain off any grease. 
  • Add the chicken broth, cauliflower florets, red pepper flakes, 1 tablespoon ghee, salt, and pepper. . Secure the lid, turn to seal, and set the pot to high-pressure cook for 5 minutes.
  • Carefully quick release the pressure. Add in the coconut milk and kale and stir together. Once kale is wilted, serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 4 days. 

Notes

  • For dairy-free simply use vegan butter instead of ghee
  • Only 5.6 NET carbs per serving

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 18g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 1159mg | Fiber: 2.4g | Sugar: 3g