Low Carb Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe (2024)

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Love Olive Garden’s Zuppa Toscana Soup? Want a keto version? Here ya go! This Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe is the perfect blend of flavors and tastes just like the real thing!

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I just took my absolute favorite soup and made it aLow Carb Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe!! And guess what? It tastes pretty much the same. Anyone who says the Ketogenic diet is boring has not tried to venture out from basic bunless burgers or meat and veggies. This recipe is a must try! To me this isn’t even a diet, this is a way of life and baby, life is good!

Simple Way to Start the Ketogenic Diet

There are just a few ingredients that needed to be switched out to make this Keto friendly. This is the original Olive Garden Copycat Zuppa Toscana recipe that I mimicked. You can use link sausage or breakfast sausage, it’s totally up to you. When I took the process photos for this dish, I was making a double batch so this will be the reason you see different ingredients amounts in the photos.

Here’s another thing to note about this recipe. I use radishes as a substitute for potatoes. I cannot stand raw radishes. I never, in my life, knew that radishes taste like potatoes when you cook them. The texture is nearly the same! I am a huge fan of cook radishes. Try frying them in oil with salt and pepper too. They are delish!

If you don’t like the idea of radishes in this dish, you could substitute it for cauliflower but it won’t be nearly as good. I promise you that!

Low Carb Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe Ingredients

  • 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • 1 bag whole radishes 16 ounces
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 32 ounces chicken or vegetable broth
  • ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 2 to 3 cups kale leaves

Here is a video we made to show you how to make this Low Carb Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe.

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Low Carb Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe Instructions

  1. Start by cutting the radishes into small chunks as seen in the photos. I used a food processor. The smaller the radishes the quicker it cooks.
  2. Dice the onion.
  3. On medium heat, brown your sausage in the same pot you plan to use for the soup.
  4. After the sausage is completely brown add the broth, onions, and radishes.
  5. Now add the garlic.
  6. Let this cook over medium heat until the radishes have fully cooked and are nice and soft.
  7. Lastly, add the heavy whipping cream and the kale leaves. Be sure to tear the kale leaves into bite-size pieces.
  8. Cook for a few minutes more until the kale leaves are soft.
  9. Serve warm and enjoy!

Low Carb Keto Zuppa Toscana Nutrition

Serves 12

Calories 160, Total C 3.9g, Fiber 0.9g, Net C 3g, Sugars 1g, Fat 11.8g, Protein 10.1g

Here are a few photos we took of this process:

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I just have a brag about these long-handled wooden measuring spoons for a minute. They are perfect for jobs like this! I’ve had these over a year now and love them.Low Carb Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe (6) Low Carb Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe (7)

My family was so impressed with this recipe! All I heard was “YUMMY!” Or… “More please!” Or… “Gosh, this is good!”

And you know what? It really is good!Low Carb Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe (8)

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Low Carb Keto Zuppa Toscana Soup Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 30 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Servings 12 servings

Calories 160

Ingredients

  • * 1 lb mild Italian sausage
  • * 1 bag whole radishes 16 ounces
  • * 1 medium onion diced
  • * 2 teaspoons minced garlic
  • * 32 ounces chicken or vegetable broth
  • * ⅓ cup heavy whipping cream
  • * 2 to 3 cups kale leaves

Instructions

  • Start by cutting the radishes into small chunks as seen in the photos. I used a food processor. The smaller the radishes the quicker it cooks.

  • Dice the onion.

  • On medium heat, brown your sausage in the same pot you plan to use for the soup.

  • After the sausage is completely brown add the broth, onions, and radishes.

  • Now add the garlic.

  • Let this cook over medium heat until the radishes have fully cooked and are nice and soft.

  • Lastly, add the heavy whipping cream and the kale leaves. Be sure to tear the kale leaves into bite-size pieces.

  • Cook for a few minutes more until the kale leaves are soft.

  • Serve warm and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 160 | Carbohydrates: 3.9g | Protein: 10.1g | Fat: 11.8g | Fiber: 0.9g | Sugar: 1g | Net Carbs: 3g

Nutrition facts are provided as a courtesy.

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FAQs

How many carbs are in keto zuppa Toscana soup? ›

How Many Carbs In Zuppa Toscana? The original soup recipe contains 15g total carbs, 13g net carbs, 15g fat, 7g protein, and 220 calories per serving. Our keto Zuppa Toscana has only 4 grams of net carbs, which is so much lower than the original version.

How many carbs in a bowl of zuppa Toscana? ›

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana Soup (1 Serving) contains 15g total carbs, 13g net carbs, 15g fat, 7g protein, and 220 calories.

What is Zuppa Toscana soup made of? ›

Traditionally, this soup is made with lots of veggies, beans, potatoes, olive oil, spices, Italian bacon, and Tuscan bread (it kind of reminds me of a minestrone). What is this? The American version though adds Italian sausage and bacon, garlic, and heavy cream in addition to the potatoes and kale.

Can you eat keto at Olive Garden? ›

The key to eating keto at Olive Garden is to customize your meal. So you'll skip high-carb menu items like pasta, breadsticks, and even croutons on your salad. Olive Garden shares the nutritional information for all its dishes online and on the menu at the restaurant, too.

How many carbs are in Olive Garden's Zuppa Toscana soup? ›

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana (1 serving) contains 15g total carbs, 13g net carbs, 15g fat, 7g protein, and 220 calories.

Is Olive Garden minestrone soup Keto friendly? ›

Olive Garden's Minestrone is a light, vegan-friendly soup made with vegetables, beans, and pasta in tomato broth. While it fits a carefully planned keto diet, this dish offers little in the way of protein or fat while comprising a significant amount of your daily carb allotment. One serving contains (1): Calories: 110.

How many carbs a day on keto? ›

The ketogenic diet typically reduces total carbohydrate intake to less than 50 grams a day—less than the amount found in a medium plain bagel—and can be as low as 20 grams a day. Generally, popular ketogenic resources suggest an average of 70-80% fat from total daily calories, 5-10% carbohydrate, and 10-20% protein.

Can I eat peanut butter on keto? ›

Peanut butter can definitely be part of a keto diet, but it's best to stick to plain options that are free of extra flavors and sweeteners. Almond butter is a good choice, too, and it's slightly lower in carbs. Additionally, you should be mindful of your portion size if you're trying to lose weight.

Can I eat hummus during keto? ›

Hummus can definitely be part of your keto diet, but just one or two servings can quickly expend a significant portion of your daily carb allotment. If you do eat hummus, you'll want to limit yourself to a small amount — perhaps just 2–4 tablespoons (30–60 grams), which provide 4–8 grams of net carbs.

Do they eat zuppa Toscana in Italy? ›

Zuppa toscana ( lit. 'Tuscan soup'), also known in Italy as minestra di pane ( lit. 'bread soup'), is a soup from the region of Tuscany, northern Italy. While there are many variations of zuppa toscana, its classic ingredients are cannellini beans, potatoes, and kale.

What does Zuppa Toscana mean in Italian? ›

Zuppa Toscana means “Tuscan Soup” in Italian. However, the classic tuscan soup is usually made with veggies (like zucchini, celery, carrots), kale, potatoes, cannellini beans, tomato sauce, pancetta and toasted bread.

What are the benefits of zuppa Toscana? ›

This Paleo Zuppa Toscana calls for gelating-rich bone broth made with grass-fed bones and organic vegetables. Gelatin in bone broth is broken down into collagen in the body essential to heal the gut, reduce inflammation, heal the skin and help hair and nails grow faster and stronger.

How many carbs are in a bowl of Olive Garden zuppa Toscana? ›

Olive Garden Zuppa Toscana (1 serving) contains 15g total carbs, 13g net carbs, 15g fat, 7g protein, and 220 calories.

How many calories are in keto Tuscan soup? ›

This makes a total of 4 servings of Keto Instant Pot Tuscan Soup. Each serving comes out to be 508 calories, 40.2g fat, 10.2g net carbs, and 26g protein.

How many carbs are in green olives on keto diet? ›

Are Olives Keto-Friendly? Olives, in green or black varieties, are the perfect addition to a ketogenic diet plan. With just 3 net carbs per 100 g serving (about 10 olives), they can be eaten alongside low-carb dishes like salads, dips, or even by themselves as a snack.

What is the net carb in lentil soup? ›

Lentil soup, homemade (1 cup) contains 24.4g total carbs, 17.2g net carbs, 4.6g fat, 10g protein, and 173 calories.

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