Description
Hearty Instant Pot Keto Tuscan Soup delivers rich Italian flavors without carbohydrate guilt. Creamy chicken and spinach blend seamlessly for a satisfying low-carb meal you’ll want to savor repeatedly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb (450g) hot Italian sausage
- 6 cups (1.4 L) low-sodium chicken broth
- ¾ cup (180 mL) heavy whipping cream
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 bunch kale, leaves stripped and chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup (120 mL) sun-dried tomatoes, drained and chopped
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ¼ cup (30 g) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh chopped parsley
Instructions
- Sear and Render: Activate the Instant Pot’s sauté mode and thoroughly brown the Italian sausage, breaking it into delicate crumbles while developing a rich, golden exterior.
- Aromatics Infusion: Drain excess fat, then introduce minced garlic, diced onions, and dried oregano, sautéing until the vegetables become translucent and fragrant.
- Liquid Foundation: Pour chicken broth into the pot, incorporating sun-dried tomatoes and freshly cracked black pepper to build a complex flavor base.
- Pressure Cooking: Seal the Instant Pot lid, set to manual high-pressure, and cook for 5 minutes to meld the ingredients and intensify the soup’s depth.
- Leafy Integration: Perform a quick pressure release, then gently fold chopped kale into the hot liquid, allowing the leaves to soften and release their vibrant nutrients.
- Creamy Finalization: Stream heavy cream into the soup, stirring continuously to create a silky texture, and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.
- Elegant Presentation: Ladle the soup into serving bowls, garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley, serving immediately while piping hot.
Notes
- Brown Meat Thoroughly: Crumble sausage into small pieces while sautéing to develop rich caramelized flavor and prevent large meat chunks.
- Fat Management: Drain excess grease after browning to maintain a lighter, cleaner soup texture and prevent oily consistency.
- Pressure Cooking Precision: Use exact 5-minute high-pressure setting to lock in flavors and ensure tender ingredients without overcooking.
- Cream Incorporation Technique: Add heavy cream at the end and stir gently to prevent curdling and achieve smooth, silky soup consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 100mg