Whole30 Tuscan Sausage Soup
A creamy, comforting soup infused with Italian flavors, perfect for Whole30, Keto, and Paleo diets. This dish is easy to prepare and uses budget-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1.5 pounds ground beef sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups chicken broth Taste before adding salt
- 2.5 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 cup sundried tomatoes
- 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
- 0.25 cup nutritional yeast
- 1 cup canned coconut milk (unsweetened) Could substitute with almond or cashew milk
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.33 cup dairy-free cream cheese (optional)
- to taste sea salt and pepper
Instructions
Cooking
- In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef sausage, minced garlic, and onions, browning them until they are cooked through completely. Remove and let them drain on a plate lined with a paper towel.
- In a large Dutch Oven or pot, combine the cooked beef sausage, chicken broth, nutritional yeast, sundried tomatoes, onions, coconut milk, dairy-free cream cheese, salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning. Let these ingredients cook together until it becomes creamy and the cream cheese is completely melted, around 30 minutes.
- Finally, add the fresh baby spinach and simmer for an additional 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
For serving, top with freshly cracked pepper and a sprinkle of nutritional yeast. Great leftovers and can be frozen in an airtight container. Reheat gently to maintain creamy texture. Consider adding different vegetables or spices for variations.