Description
A creamy and comforting soup combining savory Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and nutty Parmesan cheese, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Crusty bread, for serving
Instructions
- Cook the Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned.
- Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery, cooking until vegetables are tender.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Add spinach, cooking until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Notes
Use fresh herbs like basil for added flavor. To make it spicier, include crushed red pepper flakes while sautéing vegetables.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg