Whole30 Zuppa Toscana - a fun spin your classic Zuppa Toscana recipe that is dairy-free and Paleo/Whole30!
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1poundItalian sausageground
1poundchorizoground
8strips bacon
3-4tablespoonsgarlicminced
1yellow oniondiced
3stalks celerysliced
2carrotssliced
2russet potatoesdiced
1tablespoontapioca flour
32ozchicken broth
1can full fat coconut milk
1 1/2teaspoonfresh lemon juice
1teaspoonkosher salt
3-4handfuls of roughly chopped kale
fresh oreganooptional for garnish
optional crushed red peppers
Instructions
Cook Bacon: Cook bacon until crispy. Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of bacon grease. Set aside bacon for later.
Cook Meat: Bring dutch oven to medium-high heat and swirl with olive oil to coat the bottom. Add Italian sausage and chorizo. Break apart and fully cook. Remove and place on a plate. Set aside.
Cook Veggies: In the same dutch oven, add the reserved bacon grease and bring to medium-high heat. Scrape any bits off of the bottom of the pan. Add garlic and cook until aromatic, about 1 minute, moving around constantly. Add in onions, carrots, celery and potatoes. Sauté for 3-5 minutes. Stir in tapioca flour and then add Italian sausage and chorizo back in.
Add Broth: Slowly add in chicken broth, coconut milk, lemon juice and salt. Stir to combine. Let simmer a few minutes, until potatoes are tender. Taste and adjust seasoning, as desired.
Kale + Bacon: Add in chopped kale and stir to combine. Crumble or cut bacon up into bite-sized pieces and add in at the last minute before serving.
Serve: Garnish with fresh oregano (or basil) and sprinkle in some crushed red pepper, if desired.
Notes
Ingredients: just double check your ingredients to make sure the Italian sausage, chorizo, bacon and chicken broth are Whole30 compatible!
Servings: this recipe makes quite a bit so this is a great one to make and have for leftovers for lunch for a couple days!
Storage: store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.