Low-Carb Zuppa Toscana

A hearty low-carb twist on the classic Tuscan soup with Italian sausage, bacon, cauliflower, and kale in a creamy broth, finished with Parmesan cheese.

american
italian

Nutrition

Provides high protein from sausage and bacon with moderate fat from dairy and meats, while cauliflower and kale contribute fiber and vitamins with minimal carbohydrates.

22% of daily energy
9.7 g
Carbs
33 g
Total fat
24 g
Protein
Egg FreeGluten FreeHigh ProteinLow CarbNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy Free

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.


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Low-Carb Zuppa Toscana

Allrecipes (Jessica Grantham)

6

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

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Ingredients
Italian Sausage
1 pound Italian Sausage such as Jimmy Dean®, casings removed
Bacon
6 slice Bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Onion
1 Onion diced
Garlic
3 clove Garlic pressed
Chicken Broth
64 ounce Chicken Broth
Water
0.5 cup Water
Chicken Bouillon
1 cube Chicken Bouillon such as Knorr®
Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Cauliflower Florets
5 cup Cauliflower Florets chopped
Kale
3 cup Kale stemmed and chopped
Half-and-half
0.5 cup Half-and-half
Parmesan Cheese
0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

Equipment
Large pot

Large pot

Knife

Knife

Cutting board

Cutting board

Garlic press

Garlic press

Wooden spoon

Wooden spoon

Slotted spoon

Slotted spoon

Plate

Plate

Grater

Grater


Instructions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.
Low-Carb Zuppa Toscana

Low-Carb Zuppa Toscana

Allrecipes (Jessica Grantham)

6

servings

0

per serve

0

minutes

A hearty low-carb twist on the classic Tuscan soup with Italian sausage, bacon, cauliflower, and kale in a creamy broth, finished with Parmesan cheese.

american
italian
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Ingredients
Italian Sausage
1 pound Italian Sausage such as Jimmy Dean®, casings removed
Bacon
6 slice Bacon cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Onion
1 Onion diced
Garlic
3 clove Garlic pressed
Chicken Broth
64 ounce Chicken Broth
Water
0.5 cup Water
Chicken Bouillon
1 cube Chicken Bouillon such as Knorr®
Ground Black Pepper
1 teaspoon Ground Black Pepper
Cauliflower Florets
5 cup Cauliflower Florets chopped
Kale
3 cup Kale stemmed and chopped
Half-and-half
0.5 cup Half-and-half
Parmesan Cheese
0.25 cup Parmesan Cheese grated

Equipment
Large pot

Large pot

Knife

Knife

Cutting board

Cutting board

Garlic press

Garlic press

Wooden spoon

Wooden spoon

Slotted spoon

Slotted spoon

Plate

Plate

Grater

Grater


Instructions
1
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.
2
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.
3
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.

dinnersouplunchmain courseone potfamily friendlystovetop

Nutrition

Provides high protein from sausage and bacon with moderate fat from dairy and meats, while cauliflower and kale contribute fiber and vitamins with minimal carbohydrates.

22% of daily energy
9.7 g
Carbs
33 g
Total fat
24 g
Protein
Egg FreeGluten FreeHigh ProteinLow CarbNut FreePeanut FreeSesame FreeShellfish FreeSoy Free

This information is AI-estimated and percentages are of an average adult's recommended daily intake. For the most accurate details, please rely on product packaging. Always consult your doctor for professional dietary advice.