If easy and comforting keto soup recipes are your everything right now, then you are going to love this creamy keto pumpkin and sausage chowder! It comes together in just minutes and reheats beautifully all week long!
Pumpkin isn’t just for desserts guys, it’s also amazing in savory recipes, especially fall soups! This creamy keto pumpkin & sausage chowder is flavored with sage and a hint of nutmeg, which perfectly complement the pumpkin and sausage flavors and will make your entire house smell UH-MAZING.
The mascarpone cheese, which I basically think of as solid heavy cream adds creaminess without messing up the subtle flavors in the soup. I always get asked if it’s ok to use cream cheese where mascarpone is called for, and while you definitely can, it will change the flavor of this creamy keto pumpkin and sausage chowder and add a slight tang to it. Not necessarily bad, just not as intended. Cream cheese will also add carbs, so be aware of that too.
Because chowder typically contains potatoes, which are too carb heavy to work in a keto soup, I subbed in riced cauliflower to add texture and heartiness to this creamy keto pumpkin & sausage chowder.
If you like your keto chowder even heartier, you can leave the cauliflower in larger pieces, or use chopped radishes or even turnips for around the same amount of carbs.
I used a pork breakfast sausage for this creamy keto pumpkin & sausage chowder because it works so well with the sage flavors, though you could sub in Italian hot or sweet sausage to change it up a bit. And if you like it spicy, you could also throw some red pepper flakes in there.
But I recommend trying this keto pumpkin chowder as written first because this flavor combo is ???
Creamy Keto Pumpkin & Sausage Chowder
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
Description
Creamy Keto Pumpkin & Sausage Chowder – an easy and comforting low carb soup that reheats perfectly all week long!
Ingredients
- 1 pound pork sausage roll (usually found with breakfast meats)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 1/4 cup solid pack pumpkin puree
- 3 cups water
- 1/4 cup dry sherry
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 3 cups cauliflower rice
- 1 tablespoon minced fresh sage
- 8 ounces mascarpone cheese
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large saucepan, stirring to break it up into small pieces.
- Add the chicken broth, pumpkin puree, water, sherry, salt, nutmeg, pepper, garlic, onion, and cauliflower. Simmer 20 minutes.
- Add the mascarpone cheese and sage. Cook over medium low heat, stirring occasionally, for five minutes or until the cheese has melted into the broth and is creamy and smooth. Do not boil.
- Serve hot.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Notes
Net carbs per serving = 5g
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: keto soups
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 308
- Fat: 25g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 9g
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M.J. says
I made this soup last night and omitted the sage, because I forgot to buy some at the store. I also reduced the water by one cup. Delicious soup! Loved it and will definitely make again. Thank you!
Karli says
I’ve been looking for a new soup recipe! This one sounds delicious will be making it for football Sunday!
Rhonda says
Oh, yes! This is one to make for the family SOON!
Carla Kaplan says
I haven’t tried making this yet, but it has all the markings or being a ‘keeper’!!! This sounds really, really good!!
Ruth says
I made this following the recipe as written as best I could – had to sub white wine for cooking sherry and rubbed sage for fresh. I researched the best subs and amounts to use for both ingrediens. Although I usually like a thicker soup I LOVED this and will definitely want it again. Very subtle flavors that were so tasty. Thank you for a wonderful recipe! My daughter will want to drain the sausage before proceeding as she likes less fat, but you must try this comforting flavorful soup. And, as a side note, how have I never known about marscapone cheese – it is amazing. Can’t wait to experiment with it.
Alanna says
This looks AMAZING, and I even have some pumpkin in my fridge that needs to be used up!
Cassandra D says
The creamy keto pumpkin & sausage chowder looks really good.
Iris says
I look forward to trying this! One question: is the serving size 1 half cup or 1.5 cups? It reads as 1 1/2 cups so I’m confused. Thanks!
Mellissa Sevigny says
It’s one and one half cups, or 1.5 cups.
Marcus says
Can’t wait to give this a try! Looks delicious!
Kathy Stem says
This sounds fabulous. Can’t wait to try it.