Description
This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup is a hearty and comforting dish packed with savory Italian sausage, tender vegetables, and rich Parmesan cheese in a velvety cream-based broth. Perfect for chilly days or cozy dinners, this one-pot meal is bursting with bold flavors and rustic Italian charm.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil (if needed)
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 cups baby spinach or kale
- Optional: crushed red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the sausage over medium heat until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add olive oil if needed, then sauté onion, carrots, and celery until softened (about 5-6 minutes).
- Stir in garlic and Italian seasoning, cook for 1 more minute until fragrant.
- Return sausage to the pot, add chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook for 10–15 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Simmer until slightly thickened (5 minutes).
- Add spinach or kale and stir until wilted. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes if using.
- Serve hot with crusty bread or a sprinkle of extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- You can substitute ground turkey sausage for a leaner option.
- Add pasta (like small shells or orzo) to make it extra filling.
Nutrition
- Calories: ~380
- Sugar: ~3g
- Sodium: ~800mg
- Fat: ~28g
- Saturated Fat: ~13g
- Unsaturated Fat: ~10g
- Trans Fat: ~0g
- Carbohydrates: ~8g
- Fiber: ~2g
- Protein: ~18g
- Cholesterol: ~70mg
