A Whole30 rendition of the popular soup served at Olive Garden.
Prep time: PT10M
Cook time: PT30M
Rating
5 stars (86 reviews)
Ingredients
2 strips bacon, diced medium
1 pound hot Italian sausage
1 cup finely diced yellow onion ((from about 1 small onion))
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons arrowroot flour
4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
4 cups chopped lacinato kale, stemmed ((from about 1 bunch))
2 cups peeled and cubed russet potatoes
1 cup dairy-free creamer
1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
2 tablespoons lemon juice ((from about 1 lemon))
Categories
Soup
Steps
Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until bacon is just crispy, about 6 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer cooked bacon to a paper towel-lined plate and set aside. Reserve the bacon fat in the the pot.
Add the sausage, onions, garlic, salt, and pepper. Cook, breaking up meat with back of spoon, until cooked through and no longer pink, 4 to 5 minutes.
Add the arrowroot flour and stir until well incorporated. Stirring constantly, slowly pour in chicken broth, then bring the soup to a boil.
Reduce heat to simmer. Add the Italian seasoning, chopped kale, and potatoes. Cover and cook until the potatoes are tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
When the potatoes are tender, uncover and stir in the creamer, nutritional yeast, and lemon juice. Cook for 5 minutes, simmering uncovered, just to let the flavors meld.
Garnish with the cooked bacon bits, serve, and enjoy!
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 465 kcal
Carbohydrates: 20 g
Protein: 18 g
Fat: 36 g
Saturated Fat: 17 g
Trans Fat: 0.01 g
Cholesterol: 62 mg
Sodium: 857 mg
Sugar: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
Reviews
Kristin S on 2025-11-17 (5 stars): Wow, this is INCREDIBLE. Will definitely be making again!
Carolyn Palmer on 2025-10-31 (5 stars): I am amazed how good this is!! Even my non soup loving husband cleaned his bowl! 😋
Kayla on 2025-10-23 (5 stars): Keep coming back to this recipe every year around this time! Thanks so much for making it!
Raleigh on 2025-02-17 (5 stars): Best soup ever! I've introduced this one to countless friends and the review is consistently the same - delicious and easy! A staple in our dinner routine. Also perfect to make for a meal train - it keeps really well!
Shania Wagner on 2025-02-17 (5 stars): This was delicious! I am on a low carb diet so I subbed cauliflower for potatoes. I also added some sundried tomatoes. I used regular cream instead of nondairy creamer and also used parm instead of nutritional yeast! Very good adding this to my rotation.
Aimee on 2025-01-29 (5 stars): This is a great recipe-- will definitely be making it again! I trust your recipes and it's great to know they are gluten and dairy free, with no compromising on flavor. I doubled the recipe using hot Italian sausage from Kroger. Next time I would do half mild sausage and half hot sausage to cut back on the spice. I also give myself a gold star for buying kale on purpose!
ERICA WALLING on 2025-01-27 (5 stars): I love this recipe and make it all the time. It is delicious and easy to make. It’s my go-to comfort food. Is the nutrition information for the entire pot or per serving?
Riley on 2024-10-28 (5 stars): Made it for the first time this season and it’s even better than I remember! I love this soup and it is always on repeat through the colder months!
