Description
Comforting Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup brings robust flavors straight from Italian kitchens to your dinner table. Hearty sausage, rich parmesan, and velvety broth combine in a soul-warming dish you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage, casings removed
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 2 cups (200g) chopped spinach
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups (1 liter) chicken broth
- 1 cup (240ml) heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons (30ml) olive oil
- 1 cup (100g) grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon (5ml) dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a spacious cooking vessel over medium flame, then introduce Italian sausage and carefully fragment the meat while achieving a golden-brown exterior.
- Incorporate finely chopped aromatic vegetables including onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery. Allow ingredients to soften and release their essential flavors for approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Stream chicken broth into the pot, elevating heat until liquid reaches a vigorous boil. Immediately reduce temperature and let the mixture gently simmer for 15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld harmoniously.
- Introduce rich heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, fresh spinach leaves, and fragrant oregano into the simmering soup. Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes, ensuring ingredients are thoroughly integrated.
- Calibrate seasoning with salt and freshly cracked black pepper according to personal preference. Ladle the steaming, velvety soup into serving bowls and accompany with a rustic, crusty bread slice for a complete culinary experience.
Notes
- Swap hot Italian sausage for mild versions if you prefer less spice, creating a gentler flavor profile for sensitive palates.
- Gluten-sensitive diners can use cornstarch instead of flour to thicken the soup and maintain its creamy consistency.
- For a lighter version, replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk, reducing overall calorie content without sacrificing richness.
- Vegetarian alternatives can easily transform this recipe by substituting sausage with plant-based protein like crumbled tofu or meat alternatives, keeping the robust Italian seasoning intact.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 370 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg