Whole30 Zuppa Toscana Soup
Cozy Up with Creamy Whole30 Zuppa Toscana
Craving a comforting, flavorful soup that won’t derail your Whole30 journey? Look no further than this incredibly delicious and surprisingly easy Whole30 Zuppa Toscana! This soup is packed with savory Italian sausage, tender potatoes, hearty kale, and a creamy coconut milk base – all without any dairy, grains, or legumes.
Zuppa Toscana, meaning “Tuscan soup,” is traditionally a hearty Italian soup. This version maintains all the comforting flavors you love while adhering to the Whole30 principles. It’s perfect for a chilly evening, meal prepping, or a satisfying weeknight dinner.
What makes this Whole30 Zuppa Toscana special?
- Homemade Sausage Flavor: We’re building incredible flavor from the ground up with a simple homemade Italian sausage seasoning blend. This ensures a truly authentic taste.
- Creamy Without Dairy: Full-fat coconut milk creates a luscious, creamy texture without any dairy. You won’t even miss it!
- Easy to Customize: Feel free to adjust the amount of kale or potatoes to your liking. You can also add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a little heat.
- Perfect for Meal Prep: This soup tastes even better the next day, making it ideal for meal prepping lunches or dinners.
Tips for the Best Zuppa Toscana:
- Arrowroot Starch is Key: Don’t skip the arrowroot starch slurry! It’s crucial for thickening the soup without using any forbidden ingredients. Mixing it with cold broth before adding it to the soup prevents clumping.
- Quality Coconut Milk: Use full-fat coconut milk for the best creamy texture. The higher the fat content, the richer the soup will be.
- Don’t Overcook the Kale: Add the kale just before serving to maintain its vibrant color and slightly tender-crisp texture.
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy this Whole30 Zuppa Toscana on its own for a complete meal, or serve it with a side of cauliflower rice or a simple salad. It’s also fantastic with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for added freshness.
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Can I use pre-made Whole30 compliant sausage? Absolutely! If you’re short on time, feel free to use pre-made sausage. Just make sure it’s Whole30 approved.
- Can I make this soup ahead of time? Yes! This soup tastes even better the next day. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Can I freeze this soup? Yes, but the texture of the potatoes and kale may change slightly. It’s best to freeze it without the kale and add it fresh when reheating.
- Is this recipe Paleo-friendly? Yes, this recipe is naturally Paleo-friendly as it adheres to Paleo guidelines.
- What can I substitute for the arrowroot starch? While arrowroot starch provides the best thickening consistency, you can try tapioca starch as a substitute, using the same amount.
Whole30 Zuppa Toscana
Ingredients
- 4 slices Whole30 compliant bacon
- 1 lb ground pork For homemade Italian sausage
- 1 tsp garlic powder For homemade Italian sausage
- 1 tsp onion powder For homemade Italian sausage
- 1 tsp basil For homemade Italian sausage
- 1 tsp smoked paprika For homemade Italian sausage
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning For homemade Italian sausage
- 1 tbsp pork grease From cooking bacon
- 1 cup diced onions
- 1 tsp garlic
- 6 cups broth
- 1 lb potatoes
- 1 bunch kale
- 1 can full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp arrowroot starch
- 1/4 cup fresh chopped parsley
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- To make the Italian sausage, brown the ground pork in a medium pan over medium heat. Drain, return to pan, add spices and mix well. Set aside.
- In a dutch oven or large pot, add diced onions and saute in 1 tbsp of remaining pork grease for 3-4 minutes.
- Add garlic and combine until fragrant.
- Add broth, potatoes and Italian sausage and bring to a boil until potatoes are fork tender.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon and chop into pieces. Cook sausage links according to package instructions and thinly slice.
- When potatoes are cooked through, remove 1 cup of soup broth and add it to a small bowl with the arrowroot starch. Mix broth and arrowroot starch until smooth and add back to soup. (If you skip this step and add the arrowroot starch directly to the soup, it will clump and will not thicken your soup.)
- Add the sausage links, coconut milk and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add bacon and kale just before serving.
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