Description
A rich and comforting creamy soup that is low-carb and perfect for weeknights, featuring Italian sausage, zucchini, and a blend of savory herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken bone broth
- 2 medium zucchini, diced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 oz cream cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Gather and prep all ingredients, including chopping onion, garlic, zucchini, and spinach.
- In a large pot over medium-high heat, melt butter and add onion, garlic, and Italian sausage. Cook until browned.
- Pour in the chicken bone broth, add zucchini, diced tomatoes, basil, oregano, bay leaf, and cayenne pepper. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer.
- Blend 1 cup of broth with cream cheese until smooth and stir into the soup.
- Mix in spinach until wilted before serving.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, black pepper, or a squeeze of lemon.
Notes
Store in an airtight container for 3-4 days in the refrigerator or freeze for up to 3 months. For a thicker soup, blend more broth with cream cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg