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Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana (Whole30, Keto Option)

Kristina Cadelina
Cozy up this Fall with a bowl of my Dairy Free Zuppa Toscana! Packed with spicy Italian sausage, tender potatoes and curly kale, this soup is sure to be a crowd pleaser!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6
Calories 388 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 pound italian sausage casing removed
  • 1 large white onion medium diced
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled, medium diced
  • 2 cups kale washed and chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • salt to taste
  • pepper to taste
  • 32 ounces beef broth
  • 30 ounces chicken broth 2 cans
  • 3/4 cup cashew milk
  • 2-3 tablespoons corn starch plus 1 tablespoon water

Instructions
 

  • In a dutch oven pot, add the olive oil and let it heat up on low.
  • Add the sausage and cook for about 5 minutes.
  • Add the spices and onion and continue to cook. Add the kale and stir into meat mixture.
  • Add the potatoes and let cook for about 2 minutes. Add the broths and put the lid on the pan and let cook for about 20 min on low.
  • After the 20 min, remove the lid and continue to cook for another 10 minutes. Add the cashew milk and whisk in the corn starch. Season with salt and pepper as needed. 
  • Enjoy!

Notes

NOTES:
Variations:
Hot Italian sausage can be used as well as mild Italian sausage. 
If you want to make this Whole 30 compliant or if you follow the Paleo diet, use ground turkey instead Italian sausage or make sure the sausage is compliant. 
I like to use Yukon Gold potatoes. Russet is a good swap or you can use sweet potatoes. To make it low carb, omit the potatoes.
Adding bacon makes it an even more delicious soup.
For a spicier soup, garnish with red pepper flakes. 
STORE: In an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days
REHEAT: In the microwave for about 2 minutes or reheat on the stove top
FREEZE: Freeze in freezer safe airtight container for up to 3 months

Nutrition

Calories: 388kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 16gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 1682mgPotassium: 766mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 2297IUVitamin C: 39mgCalcium: 112mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Easy Meals, Italian Sausage, Kale Soup, Soups
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