Whole30 Zuppa Toscana

heavy cream

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: milk + cornstarch

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Italian sausage

🥗Healthier: turkey sausage

💰Cheaper: pork sausage

Turkey sausage offers lower fat content while still providing flavor.

kale

🥗Healthier: spinach

💰Cheaper: cabbage

Spinach is more tender and widely available.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast offers a cheesy flavor without dairy.

Heat 1 tablespoon of avocado or olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Add 1 pound of Italian sausage, breaking it up and browning it on all sides.

Add 1 peeled and diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened and fragrant.

Add 3 minced cloves of garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.

Pour in 6 cups of reduced sodium chicken stock and 3 to 4 diced russet potatoes, or cauliflower for a low-carb option.

Add 1 teaspoon of kosher salt and 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes, adjusting for spice preference.

Turn the heat up to medium-high and bring the soup to a boil uncovered until the potatoes are fork tender, about 10 minutes.

Turn the heat down to medium and add 3 to 4 cups of chopped kale, stirring until wilted and tender.

Add 1 cup of coconut cream, stirring until combined.

For a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of tapioca starch with a splash of water, then pour into the soup and cook for 1-3 minutes until thickened to desired consistency.

Serve hot with extra salt, pepper, or red pepper flakes.

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