Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6
If you're craving comfort food on your keto journey, this Keto Sausage and Peppers Soup delivers bold flavor and low-carb satisfaction in every bite. Loaded with protein-rich sausage, vibrant peppers, and warm spices, it's the perfect one-pot meal to fuel your body and delight your taste buds.
This keto soup is not only hearty and filling, but it also fits perfectly into your ketogenic lifestyle, with only 3.99g net carbs per serving. It’s ideal for batch cooking, meal prep, or cozy family dinners that keep you in fat-burning mode.
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 lbs pork sausage meat
- Salt and ground black pepper to taste
- 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
- 5 oz canned jalapeños, chopped
- 5 oz canned tomatoes, chopped
- 1¼ cups spinach
- 4 cups beef stock
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tbsp cumin
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp chili powder
Directions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat and add avocado oil.
- Add the sausage meat and brown it for about 3 minutes on all sides.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Add the chopped green bell pepper and continue cooking for another 3 minutes.
- Mix in the chopped jalapeños and tomatoes. Stir well and cook for 2 more minutes.
- Add the spinach, stir again, close the lid, and cook for 7 minutes.
- Pour in the beef stock. Add Italian seasoning, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili powder, and more salt and pepper to taste. Stir thoroughly.
- Close the lid and simmer for 30 minutes.
- Uncover the pot and let it simmer for an additional 15 minutes to enhance the flavors and reduce the liquid slightly.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)
- Calories: 531
- Fat: 44.5g
- Protein: 25.8g
- Carbohydrates: 3.99g
Why This Soup Works for Keto
This dish offers a perfect balance of macronutrients for a ketogenic diet. With over 44 grams of fat and only 4 grams of carbs per serving, it keeps you in ketosis while satisfying your appetite. The sausage provides essential B-vitamins and high-quality protein, while the spinach adds fiber, iron, and antioxidants.
According to studies on ketogenic nutrition, high-fat, low-carb meals like this help reduce hunger hormones and increase satiety. That means fewer cravings and more energy throughout your day.
Tips & Variations
- Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat.
- Swap in kale for spinach if desired.
- Add a dollop of sour cream or shredded cheese before serving for added richness.
- This soup freezes beautifully—store in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
Related Resources
Try This FREE 21 Keto Recipes Cookbook!
Looking for more delicious keto recipes like this one? Download our FREE 21 Keto Recipes Cookbook and discover meals that are easy, tasty, and designed to help you lose weight while staying in ketosis.