Prana Nourish Zuppa Toscana

Coby King
Jan 26
3 min read

A Gut-Healing, Nervous System-Supportive Twist on the Classic Comfort Soup

Welcome to the healing kitchen of Prana Nourish, where food is fuel, medicine, and love. This Zuppa Toscana is a soul-warming, one-pot recipe inspired by a Tuscan favorite—transformed into a gluten-free, dairy-free, refined sugar-free version aligned with the Prana Method and designed to support your nervous system, gut health, and metabolic balance.

Crafted with:

Nitrate-free, pasture-raised sausage
Organic golden potatoes
Lacinato kale or mixed greens trio
Crisp bacon
Creamy unsweetened coconut milk

This recipe is deeply nourishing without compromising on flavor. It’s ideal for seasonal resets, post-retreat grounding meals, or any time you want comfort without inflammation.

Why You'll Love It – The Prana Nourish Difference

Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Refined sugar-free
Whole30 and Primal-inspired
Blood sugar-friendly
Gut-calming and anti-inflammatory
One-pot simplicity
Nervous system-supportive

Ingredients (Serves 6)

For the Soup:

4 slices nitrate-free bacon, chopped
1 lb nitrate-free Italian sausage (store-bought or homemade)
1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
4 medium organic yellow potatoes, diced
1 medium organic yellow or white onion, diced
2 tbsp minced garlic (about 4 cloves)
4 cups organic chicken stock (low-sodium preferred)
1/2 bunch organic kale, stems removed and chopped (about 4 cups)
1 (13.5 oz) can unsweetened full-fat coconut milk
Sea salt and cracked pepper, to taste

For Homemade Italian Sausage (optional):

1 lb pasture-raised ground pork
1 tsp sea salt
1 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp fresh parsley (or 2 tsp dried)
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp paprika
1 pinch dried thyme
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

Cooking Instructions (Stovetop)

Prepare the sausage (if making from scratch): Combine all sausage ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Set aside.
In a large Dutch oven over medium heat, cook sausage until browned. Add red pepper flakes if desired. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, cook chopped bacon until crispy. Remove and set aside, keeping the fat in the pot.
Add diced onion and garlic. Sauté for 5 minutes until soft and fragrant.
Stir in potatoes and chicken stock. Bring to a gentle boil and cook until potatoes are fork-tender (10–15 minutes).
Lower heat. Stir in coconut milk and cooked sausage. Simmer for 3–5 minutes.
Add chopped kale and crisp bacon. Stir until kale softens and turns bright green (2–3 minutes). Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Serve warm and mindfully.

Instant Pot Instructions

Set Instant Pot to Sauté mode. Brown sausage, then bacon. Remove both and leave rendered fat in the pot.
Add onion and garlic. Sauté for 3–4 minutes.
Add potatoes and chicken stock. Stir, then seal lid. Set to Pressure Cook on High for 6 minutes.
Allow natural release for 5 minutes, then quick release.
Return to Sauté mode. Stir in coconut milk, sausage, bacon, and kale. Simmer until kale is tender. Season to taste and serve.

Prana Nourish Tips

Choose organic produce whenever possible, or follow the Dirty Dozen and Clean Fifteen guide
Use nitrate-free, chemical-free meats
Hydrate before meals and eat until about 75% full
This recipe reflects our “This Not That” philosophy—simple swaps, big healing
Balanced with protein, fat, and fiber to support blood sugar and nervous system calm

About the Chef

This nourishing bowl is created by Coby King, Holistic Chef and Health Coach at Prana Wellness Group. From cold-pressed juice lines to organic food trucks to retreat kitchens, Coby brings a unique blend of artistry and healing intention to every bite. His meals reflect the heart of the Prana Method: presence, rootedness, alignment, nourishment, and awareness.

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