Keto-Friendly Zuppa Toscana Soup
Keto-Friendly Zuppa Toscana Soup delivers a rich, cozy bowl layered with savory Italian sausage, smoky bacon, and tender cauliflower that stands in for potatoes. Curly kale adds a fresh, earthy bite, while a splash of cream and Parmesan rounds everything out for a silky finish. Serve it on chilly evenings or for a hearty weeknight dinner that feels comforting yet light.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook43 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Keto-Friendly Zuppa Toscana Soup, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 21 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 24
- Heart Health
- 77
- Metabolic
- 44
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 59
- Performance
- 53
- General Wellness
- 1
In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain the grease and transfer the sausage to a plate.
- 2
In the same pot, cook the bacon until crisp, 3 to 5 minutes. Remove and drain, leaving about 2 teaspoons of bacon grease in the pot. Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Return the sausage and bacon to the pot; stir in the chicken broth, water, and bouillon cube. Season with pepper and simmer over low heat for 20 minutes. Stir in the cauliflower and simmer until almost tender, about 5 minutes. Add the kale and half-and-half; simmer until the kale is wilted, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with Parmesan cheese to serve.
- Calories 412.7 kcal High 21%
- Protein 34.09 g Good Source 68%
- Carbohydrate 19.61 g 7%
- Total Fat 22.59 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 8.66 g High 43%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 89.55 mg High 30%
- Sodium 1888.65 mg High 82%
- Dietary Fiber 6.02 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 5.75 g --
- Added Sugars 0.88 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 220.28 mg Moderate 17%
- Iron 3.11 mg Moderate 17%
- Potassium 639.67 mg Moderate 14%
- Vitamin A 406.95 mcg Good Source 45%
- Vitamin C 87.52 mg Good Source 97%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Milk 🥛
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Keto Friendly Zuppa Toscana Soup is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 1 hr 3 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Black Pepper, Cauliflower Florets, and Chicken Bouillon. Each serving provides about 412.7 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Keto-Friendly Zuppa Toscana Soup made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Black Pepper, Cauliflower Florets, Chicken Bouillon, Chicken Broth. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Keto-Friendly Zuppa Toscana Soup?
- About 1 hr 3 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 43 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 412.7 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Keto-Friendly Zuppa Toscana Soup easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Keto-Friendly Zuppa Toscana Soup healthy?
- Keto-Friendly Zuppa Toscana Soup has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 412.7 calories and 34.09 g of protein, or 68% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, vitamin A and vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1888.65 mg (82% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 8.66 g (43% of the Daily Value). It contains Milk, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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