nstant Pot Keto Tuscan Soup – Creamy and hearty, you’ll enjoy every spoonful of this Instant Pot Tuscan Keto Soup. Italian sausage, kale, sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and onion are all cooked to perfection with the Instant Pot in a savory cream base. This Keto Tuscan soup tastes divine and it is unbelievably easy and effortless – anyone can make it! It’s comfort food at its best!
INGREDIENTS LIST FOR THE INSTANT POT TUSCAN KETO SOUP RECIPE
- 1 lb (450g) Hot Italian sausage, casings removed (or turkey sausage)
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 bunch kale, leaves stripped and chopped
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan, for serving
- Fresh chopped parsley, for serving
INSTANT POT KETO SOUP
This delicious keto soup with Italian flair comes together in less than 30 minutes all in one pot, completely effortless, with minimal cleanup or stress.
If you’re looking to cut carbs while enjoying a heartwarming soup for dinner, this Tuscan keto soup recipe is definitely the way to go!
Out Tuscan Keto soup is made with easy-to-find ingredients you may already have in your fridge or pantry:
- Italian sausage: In bulk or removed from the casing. You can sub the Italian sausage with lean ground turkey or chicken.
- Onion: Onion gives that sweet, robust flavor that makes the base of the Keto soup.
- Garlic: Always a lot of fresh garlic! Use garlic powder, 1 or 2 teaspoons if you don’t have fresh garlic at hand.
- Sundried tomato: Add incredible flavor to the soup. If you want to cut more carbs, use diced fresh tomatoes instead,
- Oregano: A mild seasoning herb that brings up these wonderful Mediterranean flavors. Use Italian seasoning if you like, but keep in mind the flavor might be stronger.
- Whipping cream: Makes the keto soup creamy and helps raise the fat content for keto dieters.
- Chicken broth: Make sure to use low sodium chicken broth.
- Kale: Laccinato or dinosaur kale are both fine for this soup recipe. Be careful with store-bought chopped kale, the stems can be mixed with the leaves.
HOW TO MAKE KETO SOUP IN THE INSTANT POT
To make the Instant Pot Keto soup recipe: brown Italian sausage in the Instant Pot in saute mode. Add garlic, onion, and oregano and cook until onions have become translucent.
Stir in chicken broth and sun-dried tomatoes; season with pepper, to taste.
Adjust the pressure to high, and set the timer of the Instant Pot for 5 minutes. When finished cooking the keto soup, do a quick-release.
Switch back to saute mode and stir in kale to the soup until wilted. Stir in heavy cream, stir, reheat, then adjust seasoning. Serve the Instant Pot Keto Soup immediately!
TIPS FOR THE INSTANT POT KETO SOUP RECIPE
This soup recipe is super versatile, you’ll love how you can switch up veggies and still get wonderful results.
- You can add cauliflower florets or cauliflower rice to the Instant Pot to make the keto soup even more nutritive while staying low on carbs.
- Feel free to use other veggies such as bok-choy or spinach to replace kale.
- A few chunks of bacon will make a great flavor addition to the soup.
DIRECTIONS
1. To make the Instant Pot Keto soup recipe: Set a 6-qt Instant Pot to saute mode. Add Italian sausage to the insert of the Instant Pot and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
2. Add garlic, onion, and oregano to the Instant Pot with the sausage meat. Cook, stirring constantly until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir in chicken broth and sun-dried tomatoes; season with pepper, to taste.
4. Select manual setting on your Instant Pot; adjust the pressure to high, and set the timer for 5 minutes. When finished cooking the keto soup, do a quick-release.
5. Select saute mode and stir in kale to the soup until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1 minute; then adjust seasoning of the Tuscan keto sausage soup with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve the Instant Pot Keto Soup immediately with fresh grated Parmesan and parsley. Enjoy!
HOW TO MAKE THIS KETO TUSCAN SOUP IN THE CROCKPOT?
The good news is that you can make this keto soup in a slow cooker. Follow these tips to convert this Tuscan soup recipe for the crockpot:
- Sauté the sausage, onion, and garlic before adding to the slow cooker. It helps to bring out the flavors in this keto soup. Make sure to season vegetables as you brown them for the best flavor.
- Add the cream at the end of cooking, and give a good stir to avoid separating.
HOW AND HOW LONG TO STORE THE INSTANT TUSCAN POT KETO SOUP?
This Instant pot keto soup keeps wells for up to 2 days stored in an airtight container in your refrigerator. Reheat with the microwave or on the stovetop. You want to heat it slowly as heavy cream can separate when reheated.
HOW TO CUT MORE CARBS FROM THIS KETO SOUP?
To help to cut on carbs, you can reduce the amount of onion, use fresh diced tomatoes instead of sun-dried tomatoes. Also, make sure the brand of sausage you buy doesn’t have any added sugar.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS KETO SOUP?
You can freeze the Instant Pot Keto soup for up to 6 weeks in a freezer-safe container. Let it thaw in the fridge overnight so it will be easier and quicker to reheat.
WHAT OTHER READERS SAY ABOUT THIS TUSCAN SOUP RECIPE
“Scrumptious, filling, and visually pleasing soup! You feel good eating this, all the flavors mesh so well together. highly recommend!!” – Chelsey
“So good. I did use mild Italian ground sausage and still lots of flavors. This recipe is a keeper” – Colleen
“This soup was a giant hit with my son. It was very filling and flavorful.” – Sam
“So incredibly delicious! Made this soup for a dinner party and everyone loved it.” – Cindy
DIRECTIONS
1. To make the Instant Pot Keto soup recipe: Set a 6-qt Instant Pot to saute mode. Add Italian sausage to the insert of the Instant Pot and cook, breaking up with a wooden spoon, until sausage is lightly browned, about 3-5 minutes. Drain excess fat.
2. Add garlic, onion, and oregano to the Instant Pot with the sausage meat. Cook, stirring constantly until onions have become translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
3. Stir in chicken broth and sun-dried tomatoes; season with pepper, to taste.
4. Select manual setting on your Instant Pot; adjust the pressure to high, and set the timer for 5 minutes. When finished cooking the keto soup, do a quick-release.
5. Select saute mode and stir in kale to the soup until wilted, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in heavy cream until heated through, about 1 minute; then adjust seasoning of the Tuscan keto sausage soup with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve the Instant Pot Keto Soup immediately with fresh grated Parmesan and parsley. Enjoy!
