Keto Zuppa Toscana is a rich, comforting soup made with ground Italian sausage, bacon, and a medley of vegetables in a creamy broth. It’s low-carb, satisfying, and simple to prepare—perfect for weeknights or cozy weekends.
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If you enjoy hearty soups, this Keto Zuppa Toscana should be on your must-try list.
Why You’ll Love Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup
- Loaded with vegetables. This version includes onion, garlic, red bell pepper, zucchini, and kale for flavor, color, and nutrition.
- Very filling. Protein and fat from Italian sausage, bacon, and heavy cream make each serving satisfying and sustaining.
- Keto-friendly. Each serving contains about 6g net carbs, making it suitable for low-carb and ketogenic plans.
Ingredients Needed to Make This Low Carb Zuppa Toscana Recipe
Exact ingredient amounts are listed in the recipe card below.
- Ground Italian sausage
- Bacon
- Butter
- White onion
- Garlic
- Red bell pepper
- Zucchini
- Kale
- Chicken broth
- Heavy whipping cream
- Salt
- Pepper
How to Make Keto Zuppa Toscana (Quick Overview)
Quick overview: For full details and exact measurements, see the recipe card at the end of the post.
Making this soup is straightforward. Start by browning the Italian sausage in a large soup pot.
TIP: Choose mild or hot Italian sausage based on your heat preference.
Remove the cooked sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside. In the remaining grease, cook the bacon and transfer it to a plate when done.
Drain excess fat from the pot, add butter, and sauté the diced onion until translucent. Add minced garlic, chopped red bell pepper, and chopped zucchini, and cook for about 4 minutes until softened.
TIP: If you prefer, skip the butter and sauté the vegetables in the reserved sausage and bacon grease for extra flavor.
Stir in chicken broth, heavy whipping cream, salt, pepper, the cooked Italian sausage, and chopped kale. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook about 5 minutes, until the kale is tender and the soup is heated through.
Remove from heat, crumble the bacon, and either stir it into the pot or use it as a garnish for each bowl.
This soup is hearty enough to serve on its own, though it pairs nicely with low-carb garlic bread or roasted vegetables if you’d like a side.
More Keto Italian Recipes
If you like this soup, try other low-carb Italian favorites like chicken parmesan casserole, chicken Alfredo soup, keto meatballs, or a simple meatball casserole. Low-carb garlic bread is always a popular accompaniment.
Nutrition Facts for This Easy Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe
Per serving (recipe yields 8 servings):
- 541 calories
- 49g fat
- 17g protein
- 6g net carbs
More Keto Soup and Chili Recipes
If you enjoy Zuppa Toscana, you might also like other low-carb soups and chilis such as classic homemade chili, white chicken chili, cheeseburger soup, chicken enchilada soup, mushroom soup, beef and cabbage soup, or a low-carb chicken noodle soup.
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Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup
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Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs ground Italian sausage
- 6 strips bacon
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1 small white onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 medium red bell pepper chopped
- 2 small zucchini chopped
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 3 cups kale chopped or torn into bite-sized pieces
Instructions
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In a large soup pot, sauté the Italian sausage until cooked through. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
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In the remaining sausage grease, cook the bacon and set aside when done.
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Drain excess fat from the pot, add butter and onions, and sauté until the onions are translucent.
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Add minced garlic, chopped red pepper, and chopped zucchini; sauté for about 4 minutes.
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Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, salt, pepper, cooked sausage, and kale. Bring to a simmer and cook 5 minutes until the kale is tender and soup is hot.
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Remove from heat, crumble the bacon, and stir it into the soup or use it to garnish bowls.
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Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
- Butter adds flavor, but you can sauté the vegetables in the reserved sausage and bacon grease if you prefer.
Calories from Fat 441
Nutrition Disclaimer
Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy and reflect the ingredients and brands used; accuracy is not guaranteed. If applicable, sugar alcohols have been removed from the total carb count.