Velvety Italian Sausage Parmesan Soup
A comforting bowl of creamy bliss with spicy Italian sausage, rich broth, and nutty Parmesan, perfect for chilly days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free (with substitutions)
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups spinach, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Optional: pasta (such as tortellini or rotini)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté the diced onion and minced garlic in the same pot until softened and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Create creamy bliss by stirring in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Combine with the cooked sausage and chopped spinach, cooking until the spinach wilts.
- Pasta perfection: If desired, add cooked pasta to the soup and stir gently.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
Notes
Pairs well with crusty bread or a fresh salad. For a heartier meal, serve with garlic bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 85mg