A comforting and creamy soup made with Italian sausage, vegetables, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for cozy nights.
Author:Jessica
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:40 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Soup
Method:Stovetop
Cuisine:Italian
Diet:Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
1 medium onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried basil
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, about 5-6 minutes.
Stir in the oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15 minutes.
Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, mixing until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. Add the fresh spinach and cook for another 2-3 minutes until wilted.
Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and use turkey sausage instead of pork sausage.
Add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.