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Italian Sausage and Kale Soup
Jon Simon

Keto Italian Sausage and Kale Soup | Keto & Diabetic-Friendly

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A hearty, creamy Italian-inspired soup loaded with savory sausage, dark leafy kale, and Parmesan in a rich broth. Just 3g net carbs per bowl and ready in 40 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: dinner, Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Calories: 290

Ingredients
 
 

  • 1 lb Italian sausage casings removed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 6 cup chicken broth
  • 4 cup kale roughly chopped, stems removed
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ¼ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add sausage and brown 5–7 minutes, breaking it into small pieces with a wooden spoon as it cooks.
  2. Add onion and cook 4 minutes until softened. Add garlic, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute until fragrant.
  3. Pour in chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes to develop flavor.
  4. Add chopped kale and cook 5 minutes until wilted and tender.
  5. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer 3 minutes until the soup is creamy and slightly thickened. Season with salt and pepper before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 22gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 680mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g

Notes

Net Carbs: 3g per serving (4g carbohydrates − 1g fiber).
Substitutions: Use mild or hot Italian turkey sausage for a lower-fat version. Swap kale for baby spinach — add it at the very end as spinach wilts faster.
Storage: Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Reheating: Warm gently on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Avoid boiling after adding the cream, as it may cause the dairy to separate.

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