Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
This comforting soup comes packed with flavor and is perfect for chilly nights. It’s creamy, hearty, and deliciously satisfying.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 480kcal
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup spinach, chopped
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans, drained and rinsed
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned, breaking it into crumbles as it cooks.
- Add the onion, garlic, and red pepper flakes to the pot. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, spinach, diced tomatoes, and cannellini beans.
- Season with salt and pepper according to your taste.
- Let the soup simmer for about 20-25 minutes until the spinach wilts and the flavors meld together.
- Serve hot, and feel free to garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For added flavor, consider using spicy Italian sausage. - You can adjust the creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream. - If you want more veggies, throw in some carrots or bell peppers! - You can easily make this soup vegetarian by using plant-based sausage and vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.
Nutrition
Calories: 480kcal | Fat: 32g