Low-carb Zuppa Toscana is a hearty and flavorful soup that's perfect for a cold night. It's also a healthier alternative to traditional Zuppa Toscana, which is typically made with heavy cream and potatoes. This soup is packed with vegetables, sausage, and kale, and it's seasoned with garlic, rosemary, and thyme. The result is a delicious and satisfying soup that's sure to warm you up from the inside out.
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LOW-CARB ZUPPA TOSCANA
I was looking for a low-carb option of one of our favorite soups. The cauliflower soaks up the flavor and my hubby didn't notice that it wasn't potatoes!
Provided by Jessica Grantham
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Vegetable Soup Recipes Cauliflower
Time 1h3m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cook the Italian sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain off grease and transfer sausage to a plate.
- Cook bacon to the same pot until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and drain, leaving about 2 teaspoons of bacon grease in the pot. Add onion and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- Return sausage and bacon back into the pot; stir in chicken broth, water, and bouillon cube. Season with pepper and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Stir in cauliflower and simmer until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add kale and half-and-half; simmer until kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349.4 calories, Carbohydrate 17.1 g, Cholesterol 57.8 mg, Fat 22.5 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 20.2 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 2564.4 mg, Sugar 5.6 g
LOW CARB ZUPPA TOSCANA
This garden fresh Spinach Zuppa Toscana hugs you from the inside. This is my low carb version of the Olive Garden favorite soup that eats like a meal.
Provided by Bran
Categories Soup
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large soup pot over medium high heat. Add diced bacon and cook until crispy about 6-10minutes. Remove and set aside to use as garnish.
- Add Italian sausage to the pot and cook until browned in the bacon grease, This takes about 3-5 minutes. Make sure to crumble the sausage as it cooks; drain excess fat if needed.
- Add garlic and onion, and cook, stirring frequently, until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil. Add turnips and cook until tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in spinach and cook until it begins to wilt, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1 minute; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Do not boil heavy cream or it will get grainy.
- Serve immediately, garnished with bacon. Low carb bread sticks are perfect with this soup.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 8 oz, Calories 485 kcal, Carbohydrate 7 g, Protein 16 g, Fat 44 g, Sodium 1297 mg, Fiber 2 g
LOW CARB ZUPPA TOSCANA
Low Carb Zuppa Toscana is packed with sausage, cauliflower, and kale for a lower-carb version of Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana soup. This twist on the classic is one you'll want to make over and over!
Provided by Jamie
Categories Soup
Time 50m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, brown sausage until cooked through. Add onions, garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for an additional 4-5 minutes, stirring frequently. Drain excess fat and return pot to the stove.
- Add cauliflower and chicken broth to the sausage mixture. Continue cooking over medium heat until the cauliflower is cooked through.
- Add heavy cream and kale and continue cooking for an additional 10-15 minutes. Salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 389 calories, Carbohydrate 16 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 95 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 29 grams fat, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 19 grams protein, SaturatedFat 16 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 1402 grams sodium, Sugar 9 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams unsaturated fat
LOW CARB ZUPPA TOSCANO
Kale or Swiss chard may be used in place of the spinach. This can be made as spicy or as mild as you wish by using hot or mild sausage and more or less pepper flakes.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Spinach
Time 45m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Take the sausage out of it's casing and crumble in a pan with diced onion and minced garlic.
- Cook until sausage is brown and done.
- Drain off fat, if any.
- Put chicken broth, spinach, browned sausage mixture, salt, pepper and red pepper flakes in a pot and simmer for 30 minutes.
- After simmer time, add the heavy cream and simmer for another 10 minutes, or until everything is nice and hot.
- Serve and enjoy.
LOW CARB ZUPPA TOSCANA
Zuppa Toscana - just like at Olive Garden but without all the carbs. My family had no idea they were eating turnips instead of potatoes in this low carb soup recipe!
Provided by Karly Campbell
Categories Soups
Time 40m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a large sauce pot or dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage to the pot and begin to brown the meat, breaking it up as it cooks.
- When the meat is about halfway browned, add the bacon, onion, and garlic and continue cooking and stirring until the sausage is fully cooked through.
- Add the chicken broth and turnips and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 10 minutes.
- Add the kale and continue cooking for 5 minutes or until kale and turnips are both tender.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the cream. Taste and add salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 295 calories, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 91 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 18 grams fat, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 20 grams protein, ServingSize 1 bowl, Sodium 599 grams sodium, Sugar 4 grams sugar
KETO ZUPPA TOSCANA
Perfect for keto and wonderful during cold nights.
Provided by vtoshach
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Pork Soup Recipes
Time 1h5m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add sausage and red pepper flakes; cook until crumbly, browned, and no longer pink, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease and transfer sausage to a bowl.
- Reduce heat to medium and cook bacon in the same pot until crisp, about 10 minutes. Drain, leaving a few tablespoons of drippings in the pot. Stir in onions and garlic; cook until onions are soft and translucent, about 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth; bring to a boil. Add cauliflower and boil until fork-tender, about 20 minutes.
- Reduce heat to medium. Stir in heavy cream and the cooked sausage; heat through. Mix spinach into the soup just before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 397.3 calories, Carbohydrate 9 g, Cholesterol 96.1 mg, Fat 32.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 18.5 g, SaturatedFat 15.5 g, Sodium 952.3 mg, Sugar 3.2 g
Tips:
- Use a variety of vegetables. This will add flavor and nutrients to your soup. Some good options include kale, spinach, carrots, celery, and onions.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of sausage. Italian sausage is a classic choice, but you could also try chorizo, kielbasa, or even a vegetarian sausage.
- Add some beans or lentils for extra protein and fiber. This will make your soup more filling and satisfying.
- Use a good quality broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your soup. If you don't have time to make your own, you can use a store-bought broth. Just be sure to choose one that is low in sodium.
- Season your soup to taste. This means adding salt, pepper, and other spices until you reach the desired flavor.
- Serve your soup with a side of crusty bread or crackers. This will help to soak up all the delicious broth.
Conclusion:
Low-carb Zuppa Toscana is a delicious and hearty soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a great way to use up leftover vegetables and sausage. This soup is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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