Description
This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup is the ultimate comfort food, packed with savory Italian sausage, tender vegetables, and a creamy, cheesy broth. Perfect for cozy nights, it’s quick, easy, and budget-friendly. Whether you enjoy it as an appetizer or a hearty main dish, this soup will become a family favorite. Ready in under an hour, it’s a versatile recipe that can be customized with spicy sausage or a low-carb cauliflower swap. Enjoy the comforting richness of this soul-warming soup!
Ingredients
1 lb (450g) Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, diced
2 carrots, peeled and diced
2 celery stalks, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups spinach or kale, chopped
1 tsp Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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Brown the Sausage: In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Break it into crumbles, then remove from the pot and set aside.
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Sauté the Vegetables: In the same pot, add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté until soft, then stir in the garlic.
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Add Broth and Potatoes: Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then simmer until the potatoes are tender.
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Add Cream and Cheese: Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
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Return Sausage: Add the cooked sausage back into the pot and let the soup simmer for a few minutes.
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Add Greens: Stir in spinach or kale, allowing it to wilt.
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Season and Serve: Adjust with salt and pepper, and serve hot.
Notes
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To make it spicier, use hot Italian sausage and add red pepper flakes.
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For a lower-carb version, swap potatoes with cauliflower.
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To make this vegetarian, swap the sausage for plant-based sausage and use vegetable broth.
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If freezing, omit the cream and Parmesan; add them when reheating.
