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    Home » Recipes » Keto

    Whole30 Zuppa Toscana

    Author: Rachel Rivera | Published: Jan 9, 2022 | Last Modified: Jan 6, 2025

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    Whole30 Zuppa Toscana Soup is a delicious and easy stovetop soup that is Whole30 compatible! You'll be eating it even beyond your 30 days, it's that good!

    An overview of the finished meal. The soup is in a light blue dutch oven on a wooden table with a blue towel behind it.

    Prefer a slow cooker version? Make my Crock Pot Zuppa Toscana here!

    Needed Ingredients

    There's only 10 ingredients in this recipe, and one is optional!

    An overview of the needed ingredients (except the broth). From left to right there is a bottle of olive oil, a bag of potatoes, a package of Italian Sausage patties, garlic cloves, an onion, a bag of red pepper flakes, a can of organic coconut milk, salt, and a bunch of kale.
    • Olive oil
    • Onions
    • Garlic
    • Broth (not pictured)
    • Potatoes
    • Italian Sausage
    • Salt
    • Red pepper flakes (optional)

    That's it!

    For salt, I typically don't recommend a specific amount since there are so many varieties of broth available, both store bought or homemade. So it may already be salty and you don't want to add any (or you're eating low sodium anyway), or it's plain and you need extra salt!

    If you don't like to make your own broth and want to buy a Whole30 approved brand, try Bonafide Provisions. You'll find them in the freezer section as it's the real deal!

    What Makes this Recipe So Delicious

    • The Italian Sausage has a way of giving so much flavor to every bite!
    • It's a Dairy-Free Zuppa Toscana, so even more friends and family can indulge!

    Tips

    • To make your life easier, use packaged kale or baby kale! This saves you from manually separating it from the stem and chopping the pieces.
    • Be sure to buy the full fat coconut milk! That will add to the creaminess, and will keep you full longer as well!
    • If you don't tolerate coconut milk but need to keep it dairy free, try almond or cashew milk instead.
    • You can use any type of broth you like: chicken or beef, even veggie if that's your preference. I typically make my own bone broth from beef bones.
    • If you want to make extra, add extra broth and potatoes. This will definitely stretch it and give you leftovers!

    Instructions

    Start by prepping your veggies.

    Saute the onion and garlic for a few minutes until the onions are just translucent.

    Add in the broth and bring to a boil.

    Add the potatoes and turn it down to medium low so it can lightly continue to boil. The potatoes are usually done in around 10 minutes. When they're fork tender, they're done.

    Meanwhile, chop the Italian sausage into bite sized pieces.

    Half way through the potatoes cooking time, add in the Italian sausage and mix it in.

    Usually it cooks while the potatoes finish, but if you'd like to check, use a thermometer and make sure it reads 165 degrees F.

    When the meat and potatoes are finished cooking, turn the heat down to low.

    Add in the coconut milk and kale. Stir to mix and let the kale wilt.

    Add in salt to taste, and red pepper flakes if desired. Enjoy!

    Variations

    • Make this a Zuppa Toscana Keto Friendly, swap out the potatoes for cauliflower! Cauliflowers are a great low carb option for most recipes using white potatoes.
    • Use Scallions or Green Onions instead of regular onions, also lowering the carbs!
    • Try Spinach or Swiss Chard in place of the Kale.

    Note that if you're making this a Healthy Zuppa Toscana with Cauliflower, that cauliflower can cook a bit quicker than potatoes, so if making the keto version with cauliflower, add the cauliflower and Italian sausage to the broth at the same time and let them start cooking together.

    Note that onions and garlic are not always considered keto friendly, so depending on how strict your carb count is, either limit or omit them.

    Storage

    If you plan to reheat this in the next day or so, store in an airtight container and keep in the fridge for up to 3 days.

    Mason jars work here too!

    You can also freeze the soup! I do recommend not adding in the kale before freezing and waiting to add it in when you heat it up. This will preserve the structure and texture of the kale.

    However, if you're lazy like me and want to just have a fully ready to go meal, you can add it in before freezing! It'll taste the same, it just will be completely wilted.

    FAQ's

    Will the soup taste too coconutty from the coconut milk?

    It will not! The coconut milk is not at all overpowering, it merely adds a creamy texture and a subtle sweetness. In fact, I've been told because I used coconut milk that this version is better than Olive Garden's!

    What sausage is Whole30 compatible?

    Read your labels! The store brand Italian sausage at my regular grocery store is Whole30 compatible. You may also find some at Trader Joe's!

    Whole30 Zuppa Toscana

    Rachel Rivera
    A delicious and easy stovetop soup that is Whole30 compatible! You'll eat it even beyond your 30 days!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins
    Course Main Course, Soup
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4 people

    Equipment

    • 1 Knife
    • 1 Cutting Board
    • 1 Dutch oven
    • 1 wooden spoon or other mixing utensil

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
    • 2 onion sliced
    • 5 cloves garlic smashed or chopped
    • 4 cups broth
    • 4 medium potatoes chopped into bite sized pieces. If keto, use cauliflower
    • 1 lb. Italian sausage broken into bite sized pieces
    • 1 bunch green curly kale removed the leaves from the stem and chop
    • ½ can coconut milk full fat
    • salt to taste
    • red pepper flakes optional

    Instructions
     

    • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a Dutch oven or large pot.
    • Add the sliced onion and smashed or chopped garlic, and cook about 3 minutes, until onions are slightly translucent.
    • Add the 4 cups of broth and turn to high. Add the chopped potatoes. and turn to medium low, letting it boil for 8-10 minutes or until the potatoes are fork tender.
    • Halfway through cooking the potatoes, add the chopped Italian sausage to cook for the remainder of the 8-10 minutes. It's finished when a thermometer registers 165 degrees F, or when it's no longer pink inside.
    • Turn the heat to low. Add the kale and coconut milk. Stir until mixed and wilted.
    • Add salt if needed (some broth is already very salty), and if you like, some red pepper flakes for a spicy kick! Enjoy!
    Keyword Gluten Free Soup, Whole30, Whole30 Recipes, Whole30 Soups, Zuppa Toscana

    More Whole30 and Paleo Soups to Try

    • Gluten Free Beef Stew
    • Angel's Soup
    • Dairy Free Potato Soup
    • Leeky Green and Potato Soup

    For an Italian entrée to go with this soup, try this Gluten Free Chicken Parmesan! It's crispy on the outside but tender inside and made with clean ingredients.

    Did you try this recipe? Let me know in the comments below how it came out!

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    Comments

    1. Melissa says

      May 07, 2023 at 12:38 pm

      I'm always looking for a good hearty recipe. This looks so good! My husband in particular is going to love this 🙂

      Reply
      • Rachel Rivera says

        May 12, 2023 at 8:18 pm

        Thank you, I hope you both enjoy it!

        Reply
    2. Katherine McLee says

      May 07, 2023 at 7:59 am

      5 stars
      I've never heard of this dish before but it sounds like it would be amazing! Sounds simple to make too which is always a win! Thank you for sharing this!

      Reply
      • Rachel Rivera says

        May 12, 2023 at 8:19 pm

        Thanks so much! I first had it at Olive Garden and I love it so much! I hope you enjoy it.

        Reply
    3. Kirsten says

      May 07, 2023 at 7:45 am

      This looks delicious! I can’t wait to try it.

      Reply
      • Rachel Rivera says

        May 12, 2023 at 8:19 pm

        Thank you! I hope you love it and let me know how it turned out!

        Reply
    4. Daphne says

      May 07, 2023 at 7:19 am

      Sausage has so much flavor but do you have a recommendation to swap it out if you want to go meat-free? The soup looks amazing!

      Reply
      • Rachel Rivera says

        May 12, 2023 at 8:21 pm

        Hi! So if you'd like a vegan of vegetarian version, there's two options that come to mind. I've never tried them since I am not vegetarian, but Trader Joe's has a soy chorizo I'd try, or the Impossible Foods sausage.

        Reply

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