Healthy Cauliflower Sausage and Kale Soup is the low-carb version of Zuppa Toscana that uses cauliflower in place of the potatoes! This hearty vegetable soup recipe is the delicious but low-calorie meal you've been searching for!

Healthy and Hearty Cauliflower Sausage and Kale Soup Recipe

I love rich creamy soup that has sausage in it, so while I was making a recipe for Zuppa Toscana from my friend Rivka, I wondered if I could get away with adding cauliflower in place of the potatoes. I love me some potatoes, but I was looking for a low carb option for some friends that were coming by. I always find it useful to collect great recipes that also can be filed under labels like low-carb, gluten free, vegan etc. That way, if someone is coming over for dinner or to visit that has specific dietary needs, then I don't have to panic. Having some tried-and-true recipes that you make for the family but also work for dietary restrictions is awesome.

This soup is great for everyday eating with the family, and it also hits low carb and Keto diet requirements. I also like to keep some good low-carb options around for folks (like my older sister and grandma), who are diabetic.

Food restrictions or not, this soup is delicious. It's comforting, creamy, and packed with vegetables, which is always a plus. You make it all in one pot and the leftovers might be even better the next day. Sausage and cream make all vegetables taste better, if you ask me. If low-carb isn't a concern, this sausage and kale soup recipe is great with this no-knead bread recipe or with some cornbread. It's a favorite in this house, and I make it often.

Tips and Tricks for Making Healthy Cauliflower Sausage and Kale Soup

You can use all kind of sausage for this recipe. You can use Italian, Hot Italian, Spicy breakfast sausage, and even turkey or chicken sausage. Use what you like!
Don't be afraid to cut the cauliflower a little bit on the small side of bite-sized. You want it to fit nicely on a spoon.
You can use 2 cans of canned milk (evaporated) or 2 cups of half-and-half, if you'd like a lighter soup.
Do you own a big colorful dutch oven yet? I LOVE mine and make all the things in it. I think you should get one.
Be sure to trim the stems from the kale and chop it into bite sized pieces. The thick stems can get woody and aren't that great to eat. My chickens like them though, or you can save them and toss them in a good blender in the morning with your smoothies.