Low Carb Zuppa Toscana Soup
This Low Carb Zuppa Toscana Soup with Cauliflower combines savory sausage, kale, and a creamy broth with crispy bacon on top. A simple, keto-friendly take on the Olive Garden favorite, ready in about 30 minutes!
Servings: 6
Calories: 356
Ingredients
- 4 slices Bacon diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 large onion (fresh or frozen) diced
- 1 lb ground turkey sausage (or your favorite kind)
- 6 cups Low sodium chicken broth
- 1 head Cauliflower chopped
- 2 cups chopped kale, fresh or frozen
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- kosher salt to taste
- fresh grated parmesan for serving
Instructions
- In a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat, sauté the diced bacon until crispy. Remove from the pan and set aside, leaving the bacon fat in the pan.
- Add the onion and garlic to the pot and sauté until the onion is translucent - about 5 minutes.
- Add the sausage to the pan and break apart with a wooden spoon until crumbled and cooked through - about 5 minutes
- Add chicken broth, cauliflower, kale, and pepper. Let cook until the cauliflower can be pierced with a fork, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in the heavy cream and season with salt to taste. Serve in bowls with crispy bacon and fresh grated parmesan cheese.
Notes
- Prep shortcuts: Frozen diced onion, minced garlic, and frozen chopped kale help cut down on prep time.
- Sausage: Turkey sausage or mild or hot Italian pork sausage works well. Nutrition will vary depending on the sausage used.
- Cauliflower: Chop into small, bite-sized pieces for quicker, more even cooking. Frozen cauliflower can be added without thawing; simmer just until fork-tender.
- Spinach substitution: Replace the kale with fresh spinach, stirring it in near the end of cooking just until wilted.
- Leftovers: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently, stirring occasionally, until the soup reaches 165°F.
- Toppings: Keep the cooked bacon separate until serving so it stays crispy. Optional Parmesan is not included in the nutrition estimate.
Nutrition
Calories: 356 | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 658mg | Potassium: 814mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 1200IU | Vitamin C: 57mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 2mg