Description
A rich and creamy Keto Tuscan Soup loaded with Italian flavors, tender sausage, spinach, and sun-dried tomatoes, all in a low-carb, high-fat broth perfect for ketogenic diets.
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small onion, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add olive oil and cook the Italian sausage until browned. Remove excess grease if needed.
- Add diced onion and garlic to the pot and sauté for 2–3 minutes until translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Add sun-dried tomatoes and crushed red pepper flakes if using. Simmer for 5–7 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Let it warm through.
- Add spinach and let it wilt in the soup for 2–3 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.
Notes
- Use kale instead of spinach for a different texture.
- For a dairy-free version, use coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of heavy cream and Parmesan.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 1020mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 22g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 95mg