Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup. Loaded with Italian sausage, veggies, pasta, and a creamy Parmesan broth, this soup is a satisfying one-pot meal perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
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Italian Sausage Soup:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casing removed)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups chopped fresh spinach
- 1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large pot, cook Italian sausage in olive oil until browned.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add Seasonings and Broth: Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth; bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta and cook until al dente.
- Finish the Soup: Lower heat, add cream and Parmesan; simmer until thickened. Stir in spinach until wilted.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute kale for spinach or use half-and-half for a lighter version.
- Soup thickens upon standing; add extra broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
