Description
A rich, savory, and creamy 30-minute weeknight soup featuring Italian sausage and kale in a dairy-free coconut milk broth. Perfect for keto, low-carb, and gluten-free diets.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound mild or hot Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4–5 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 can (13.5 oz / 400ml) full-fat unsweetened coconut milk
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 large bunches kale, stems removed and chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop onion, mince garlic, and chop kale into bite-sized pieces.
- Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat.
- Add Italian sausage, breaking it up with a wooden spoon. Cook until browned and cooked through (5-7 minutes). Do not drain the fat.
- Reduce heat to medium. Add diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until translucent.
- Add minced garlic and red pepper flakes. Cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring constantly.
- Pour in chicken broth, scraping the bottom of the pot to release browned bits. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in coconut milk, oregano, and basil. Simmer for 5 minutes to meld flavors.
- Add chopped kale, pushing it into the broth. Cook for 3-4 minutes until wilted and tender but still vibrant green.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, optionally topped with olive oil or fresh parsley.
Notes
Use full-fat coconut milk for the best creamy texture; light coconut milk will make the soup watery. Do not overcook the kale to prevent it from becoming slimy. If the soup is too salty, use low-sodium broth. This soup does not freeze well due to the coconut milk texture changing upon thawing. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 24
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
Keywords: keto soup, creamy sausage soup, kale soup, low carb dinner, 30 minute meals, dairy-free soup, tuscan sausage, weeknight dinner, gluten-free recipes