Keto Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup is an indulgent soup. All low-carb ingredients are required to prepare this soup. It contains heavy cream, garlic, cream cheese, sausage, zucchini, herbs, parmesan cheese, chicken broth, onions, and seasonings. These components are very basic and obtainable from regular grocery stores. You can indulge in the indulgent soup with this recipe, but in a keto-friendly way. We require only 40 minutes for the preparation of this soup, so it is best for a busy winter day. It keeps us warm and satisfied throughout the day. This soup gets a thick consistency and bulkiness with the use of cream cheese & cream instead of high-carb flour or cornstarch. This soup is loaded with protein and contains 22 g of protein in one serving. It is served with keto garlic bread and arugula salad for a filling meal.
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STATS:
- Caloric count: 420 kcal
- Time for prep: Ten minutes
- Portion size: 1½ cups
- Cooking duration: Thirty minutes
- Cuisine: Italian
- Overall time: 40 minutes
- Course: Soup, Main
- Diet: Keto
- Portion: 4 servings
EQUIPMENT:
- Dutch oven
- Chopping board
- Wooden spoon
- Knife
INGREDIENTS:
- Italian sausage: 450 g
- Butter: 1 tbsp.
- Italian seasoning: one tsp.
- Onion: ¼ cup
- Garlic: 1 tbsp.
- Black pepper: ¼ tsp.
- Chicken broth: 4 cups
- Salt: ½ tsp.
- Heavy cream: One cup
- Parmesan cheese: ¾ cup
- Cream cheese: ¼ cup
- Red chili flakes: ¼ tsp.
- Zucchini 1 cup
INGREDIENT NOTES:
ITALIAN SAUSAGE:
- Italian sausage provides the savory foundation in the soup. It should be sugar-free so the soup remains keto. Use the pork sausage to add a richer taste to this dish. Use the chicken instead if required, but it provides less flavor.
BUTTER:
- Use the butter to sauté the sausages. It provides indulgence in the flavor. Use the olive oil instead to provide the dairy-free alternative, and it keeps the flavor light.
ONIONS:
- Onions are added in small quantities to make the soup flavorful and aromatic. Make the small dice of onions so they blend nicely with the soup. Use the shallots instead to lower the carb count of this soup.
GARLIC:
- Use the fresh garlic to provide aroma and flavor. Use fresh garlic for a strong aroma, as the jar of garlic powder doesn’t provide the same results.
CHICKEN:
- Make use of less salt-containing chicken broth to add the salt as you like. It is better to use homemade broth as it provides a clean taste and good consistency.
HEAVY CREAM:
- Heavy cream adds a rich taste and creaminess to this soup. It will help to thicken the consistency without using the starches. Don’t use half milk and half cream, as it leads to an increase in carbs.
PARMESAN CHEESE:
- Grate the Parmesan cheese at home to provide the smoothness. It melts nicely with pre-grated cheese. Don’t use the pre-grated cheese as they contain starch and make the soup.
CREAM CHEESE
- Cream cheese will help thicken the consistency of this soup. Use the full-fat variety to prepare the keto recipe. The cream cheese should be soft for lump-free soup.
ZUCCHINI:
- Zucchini provides the bulkiness in the soup while being on a keto diet. You can also use spinach or cauliflower instead if required.
ITALIAN SEASONING:
- Italian seasoning is used to boost the taste & aroma in this soup. Add the quantity of this seasoning as you like to this soup.
RED CHILI FLAKES:
- Red chili flakes are used to increase the spice level of this soup. You can add according to your liking and leave it if required.
BLACK PEPPER & SALT:
- Use the black pepper & salt in this soup to balance the flavor and to add a little spice. Fresh pepper provides the best taste.
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INSTRUCTIONS:
- We heat the butter on a moderate flame.
- Include the sausage in the pan and cook till it gets brown. Break the sausage into small pieces. Eliminate the additional grease if required.
- Include the onions and cook for 2-3 minutes so they get soft.
- Add the garlic and toss for thirty seconds until aromatic.
- Now pour the chicken broth into it and wait for it to simmer.
- Include the salt, zucchini, black pepper, & Italian seasoning.
- Cook the zucchini for 8-10 minutes until it is soft.
- Decrease the flame and mix the heavy cream & cream cheese until it melts fully.
- Include the parmesan cheese slowly by stirring it constantly till it gets smooth & creamy.
- Simmer the soup gently while serving hot.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREAD:
- Keto garlic bread
- Almond flour rolls
- Cheese cloud bread
SALADS:
- Caesar salad
- Arugula salad with olive oil
- Cucumber and feta salad
VEGETABLES:
- Roasted cauliflower
- Sautéed spinach
- Garlic green beans
TOPPINGS:
- Extra-grated Parmesan
- Crushed pork rinds
- Chopped fresh basil
DRINKS:
- Sparkling water with lemon
- Keto iced tea
- Black coffee
TIPS:
- Add the dairy ingredients to the slow flame so they don’t curdle.
- Include all the full-fat containing ingredients to make the keto recipe.
- Add the additional Parmesan or mozzarella cheese if you want to make it cheesy.
- Use the hot sausage to make the spicy soup.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Put the soup in the covered vessel & store the soup for three days.
FREEZER:
- Don’t freeze this soup, as the dairy products will curdle during rewarming.
FAQs:
Will I prepare dairy-free sausage soup?
- Yes, we can, but this soup contains lots of dairy products. This recipe requires a lot of adjustments, and it may not provide the same texture and flavor.
Can I utilize spinach instead?
- Yes, use the spinach instead, but add it at the end of the cookie time. Cook the spinach till it wilts.
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NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Serving size: 1½ cups
Calories: 420 kcal
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 22 g
Serving: 1
Fat: 34 g
Sodium: 980 g
Total carbs: 7 g
Calcium: 0.32 g
Iron: 0.003 g
Vitamin A: 0.001 g
Net carbs: 5 g
Potassium: 0.45 g