Description
This creamy and flavorful Italian Sausage Soup combines hearty sausage, fresh spinach, and rich Parmesan cheese in a comforting broth. Perfect for chilly days, it’s quick to prepare and pairs beautifully with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Remove excess fat if necessary.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of water.
- Serve with crusty bread or garlic bread for a comforting meal.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg