Description
Hearty creamy italian sausage soup delivers comfort in a bowl, blending robust flavors from robust Italian ingredients. Simmering with rich spices and tender sausage, this soup promises warmth and satisfaction for hungry souls craving authentic Mediterranean comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage
Main Vegetables:
- 4 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cups fresh kale, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 2 cups (473 milliliters) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Garnish:
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, crumble Italian sausage and cook until golden brown and fully rendered, approximately 6-8 minutes.
- Transfer sausage to a paper towel-lined plate, leaving behind flavorful drippings in the pot.
- Reduce heat to medium, add finely chopped onions and minced garlic, sautéing until translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot, add diced potatoes, and increase heat to bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for 10-12 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender and easily pierced.
- Return cooked sausage to the pot, gently stir in chopped kale or spinach, allowing greens to wilt slightly.
- Pour in heavy cream, stirring to create a rich, creamy consistency and heating through for 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, ensuring balanced flavors.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls and generously sprinkle freshly grated Parmesan cheese on top before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap regular sausage for turkey or plant-based sausage to create a lighter, healthier version of this hearty soup.
- Reduce cream content by using half-and-half or coconut milk for a lower-fat alternative that still maintains a rich texture.
- Boost nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like carrots or celery during the sauté stage for additional flavor and nutrients.
- Control sodium levels by using low-sodium chicken broth and being mindful of salt quantities when seasoning the soup.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 2.5 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg