Creamy Keto Sausage Soup (Instant Pot)

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If sausage balls and potato soup got married, this would be their love child. This creamy keto sausage soup tastes just like your favorite sausage ball in soup form. Crumbled sausage, cheese, cauliflower, and cream come together for a bowl of comfort that’s perfect for breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

One of my favorite winter meals before I adopted a low carb diet was a bowl of cheesy potato soup with crumbled up sausage balls. Oh my word, it is heavenly. If I close my eyes I can almost taste it now.

Sadly, it has been an incredibly long time since I’ve eaten that meal. I genuinely miss it. Partially because it was one of those suppers that literally no one complained about eating. I know you know what I’m talking about.

However, the other day my little food blogger lightbulb went off in my head and I had the novel idea to recreate that meal into a low carb and keto friendly recipe. This creamy keto sausage soup is what happens when you marry potato soup and sausage balls. Enjoy it for breakfast, lunch, or dinner- it’s really that delicious!

You’re Going To Adore This Creamy Keto Sausage Soup

Let me tell you why:

• The flavors of a sausage ball in a soup
• Similar to your favorite potato (cauliflower) soup
• Delicious any time of day, especially breakfast
• Keto friendly at just 6 net carbs per serving
• Easy and quick to make thanks to the Instant Pot
• Adaptable for the crockpot

What Does This Creamy Keto Sausage Soup Taste Like?

Have you ever had a sausage ball? The kind with a whole bunch of Bisquick and shredded cheddar cheese? Okay, now what about potato soup? Now, imagine you had a bowl of potato soup and crumbled up some sausage balls into it. That is exactly what this creamy keto sausage soup tastes like!

Use Your Instant Pot To Make This Creamy Keto Sausage Soup In A Flash

A few years ago, the Instant Pot really was a gift from above. That little device has saved me so much time in the kitchen over the years. Pull out your IP for this creamy keto sausage soup so you’re eating in under half an hour. Plus, since we can complete all of the recipe steps in the same pot, you’ll only have one dish to wash! If you’re more of a crockpot fan, I’ve also covered instructions for you in the recipe card below.

Ingredients

This recipe is super easy to make and needs only seven (plus one optional garnish) for it to come together. Here’s what you’ll need:

• 1 lb hot ground sausage
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 tsp salt
• 16 oz cauliflower florets
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 12 oz softened cream cheese
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese (or more, to garnish)

How To Make Creamy Keto Sausage Soup

1. In a skillet over medium high heat, brown the sausage until it’s no longer pink. Use a wooden spoon to break the sausage up into small pieces as you cook. Alternatively, you may use the sauté function on the Instant Pot to cook the sausage. You do not have to drain the grease unless desired.
2. Transfer the sausage to the Instant Pot. Add the broth, salt, and cauliflower. Stir to combine.
3. Close the lid and seal the vent. Cook on high pressure for 20 minutes. Quickly release the steam and press cancel.
4. Remove the lid. Use a potato masher to gently break apart the cauliflower into small pieces. Add the heavy cream, cream cheese, and cheddar cheese, reserving some of the cheddar for a garnish and stir until melted and combined.
5. Top with cheddar cheese before serving, if desired.

If you’re using a crockpot instead of an Instant Pot, follow steps 1 and 2. Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours. When there is 30 minutes left on the timer, add the cream cheese and stir. When the timer goes off, follow steps 4 (adding just the cream and cheddar) and 5.

FAQs

How to Store Creamy Keto Sausage Soup?

Storing in the fridge:

1. Cool soup to room temperature.
2. Use airtight containers for storage.
3. Refrigerate at 35°F to 40°F (1.7°C to 4.4°C).
4. Consume within 3-4 days.

Storing in the freezer:

1. Cool soup to room temperature.
2. Pour into freezer-safe containers, leaving headspace for expansion.
3. Label with date and contents.
4. Freeze for up to 2-3 months.
5. Reheat on stovetop or microwave, whisk or blend if needed.

Creamy Keto Sausage Soup (Instant Pot)

Anna Hunley

A simple and comforting keto soup that can be made in the Instant Pot or Crock-Pot. You could even eat this for breakfast! Only 6 net carbs per serving. 

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 30 minutes mins

Course Soups

Servings 14 cups

Calories 623 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 1 pound hot ground sausage
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 16 ounces fresh cauliflower florets
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 12 ounces cream cheese softened
• 2 cups freshly shredded cheddar cheese
• extra cheese for garnish optional

Instructions

 

• In a skillet over MED HIGH heat, brown the sausage until no longer pink. Use a wooden spoon to break up into small pieces as you cook. Alternatively, you may use the SAUTÉ function on the Instant Pot to cook the sausage. You do not have to drain the grease unless desired.
• Transfer the sausage to the pot. Add the broth, salt, and cauliflower. Stir to combine.
• Close the lid and seal the vent. Cook on HIGH pressure for 20 minutes. Quick release the steam. Press cancel.
• Remove the lid. Use a potato masher to gently break apart the cauliflower into small pieces. Add the heavy cream and cheeses and stir until melted and combined.
• Top with cheddar cheese before serving, if desired.

Notes

To make in the crockpot: follow steps 1 and 2. Cook on low for 5 hours or high for 3 hours. When there is 30 minutes left on the timer, add the cream cheese and stir. When the timer goes off, follow steps 4 and 5.

Nutrition

Serving: 2cupsCalories: 623kcalCarbohydrates: 7.5gProtein: 26.4gFat: 53.2gFiber: 1.6g

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