Description
Hearty Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup delivers comfort in each spoonful, blending robust Italian flavors with rich, velvety textures. Warm, satisfying spoonfuls invite you to savor this soul-nourishing dish perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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Meat:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (ground)
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 large carrots (sliced into thin rounds)
- 2 stalks celery (diced)
- 2 medium potatoes (peeled and diced into small cubes)
- 2 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Brown italian sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until fully cooked and caramelized, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate, leaving behind flavorful drippings.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions, minced garlic, sliced carrots, and chopped celery in olive oil until vegetables become translucent and slightly softened, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Pour chicken broth into the vegetable mixture, scraping any browned bits from the bottom of the pot, and bring the liquid to a rolling boil.
- Reduce heat to low, return cooked sausage to the pot, and allow the soup to simmer gently for 10-12 minutes, allowing flavors to meld together.
- Slowly incorporate heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese, stirring continuously to create a smooth, creamy consistency.
- Add fresh spinach leaves to the soup, stirring until they wilt and become tender, which takes about 2-3 minutes.
- Taste the soup and adjust seasoning with salt and freshly ground black pepper as needed. Ladle into warm bowls and serve immediately while hot.
Notes
- Select high-quality Italian sausage with a balanced blend of spices for maximum flavor depth.
- Remove sausage casings before cooking to ensure even browning and better texture integration into the soup.
- Use fresh baby spinach for a vibrant green color and delicate, tender leaves that melt seamlessly into the creamy base.
- Customize the soup’s consistency by adjusting chicken broth and cream quantities to create your preferred thickness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 540 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 17 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg