Description
A rich and creamy soup featuring Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (Mild or spicy based on preference)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks (about 5-7 minutes).
- Once the sausage is cooked through, stir in the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for another 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.
- Carefully add the chicken or vegetable broth to the pot, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom for extra flavor.
- Stir in the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and allow it to cook for about 10 minutes.
- Reduce the heat and pour in the heavy cream and parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese has melted and the soup is creamy.
- Finally, add the chopped spinach and allow it to wilt in the heat for another 2-3 minutes.
- Taste your soup and adjust the seasoning if needed. Ladle into bowls and garnish with more parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by choosing mild or spicy sausage.
- For a lighter version, you can substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- This soup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup, Italian soup, comfort food, creamy soup