Keto Zuppa with Bacon and Spinach

Name: Keto Zuppa with Bacon and Spinach
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb bulk Italian sausage (hot or mild), casings removed; 6 bacon strips, chopped; 1 medium yellow onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1 cup heavy cream; 4 cups fresh baby spinach; 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

A low-carb take on zuppa toscana featuring Italian sausage, crispy bacon, and spinach in a garlicky cream broth with no potatoes. Hearty and satisfying with only a few net carbs per bowl.

40 minEasyServes 4430 cal/serving

AmericanSoupStovetopKetoLow CarbHigh ProteinGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

1 lb bulk Italian sausage (hot or mild), casings removed
6 bacon strips, chopped
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
4 cups fresh baby spinach
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper, freshly ground

Instructions

1

In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook 6 chopped bacon strips until crispy, about 6 minutes. Transfer to a paper-towel-lined plate, leaving about 1 tablespoon of drippings in the pot.
2

Add 1 lb bulk Italian sausage (hot or mild) (casings removed) to the pot and cook, breaking it into crumbles, until no pink remains and the internal temperature reaches 160°F (71°C), about 6 minutes. Transfer to the plate with the bacon.
3

Add 1 medium diced yellow onion to the pot and cook in the remaining fat until softened, about 4 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes and cook 1 minute more.
4

Pour in 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth and bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Reduce heat to medium-low and stir in 1 cup heavy cream.
5

Return the sausage and most of the bacon to the pot. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
6

Add 4 cups fresh baby spinach and stir until wilted, about 2 minutes. Season with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Serve topped with the reserved crispy bacon.

Questions

Can I make Keto Zuppa with Bacon and Spinach dairy-free?

Yes. The dairy in this entry is 1 cup heavy cream. Swap the cream for full-fat coconut milk or an oat cooking cream. The richness shifts slightly, but the method does not change.

How long does Keto Zuppa with Bacon and Spinach keep?

Refrigerate it up to four days, or freeze it in portions for up to three months. Reheat gently on the stovetop with a splash of water or stock to loosen it. If you plan to freeze it, stir the dairy in when reheating rather than before freezing, so it does not split.

Can I halve or double Keto Zuppa with Bacon and Spinach?

Yes. As written it serves 4. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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