Description
A warm and comforting keto-friendly Tuscan soup made in the Instant Pot, featuring Italian sausage, spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, and a creamy broth. Perfect for a low-carb dinner that’s both hearty and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- 3 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled (optional)
Instructions
- Set the Instant Pot to sauté mode. Add olive oil and Italian sausage. Cook, breaking up the sausage, until browned.
- Add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion is soft and fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and add sun-dried tomatoes and Italian herbs. Stir to combine.
- Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to cook on high pressure for 5 minutes. Quick release the pressure when done.
- Stir in fresh spinach and heavy cream. Set to sauté mode and cook for 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add crumbled bacon if using.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve hot.
Notes
- Soak chewy sun-dried tomatoes in hot water for 10 minutes.
- The soup thickens as it sits; allow it to rest if it seems thin initially.
- The cream may look odd at first but will incorporate when stirred.
- Baby spinach can be substituted for kale for easier preparation.
- Coconut cream was tested as a substitute for heavy cream and resulted in an undesirable flavor.
- A vegetarian version can be made with veggie sausage and omitting bacon.
- This soup can be made on the stovetop by simmering until kale is soft, or in a slow cooker on high for about 3 hours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Add a splash of broth when reheating.
- Freezing is not recommended as it has not been tested.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Main Dishes
- Method: Instant Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420cal
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 0mg