Description
This Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is a warm embrace in a bowl, combining rich, creamy textures with hearty flavors of beef sausage and fresh veggies. It’s the perfect dish for cold days, satisfying your cravings for comfort food.
Ingredients
- Italian Sausage
- Onions
- Garlic
- Carrots
- Celery
- Kale or Spinach (optional)
- Chicken Broth
- Heavy Cream
- Italian Seasoning
- Salt
- Pepper
- Red Pepper Flakes (optional)
- Ditalini or Orzo Pasta (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot, over medium heat, add a drizzle of olive oil. Once hot, add the Italian sausage. Break it apart with a wooden spoon and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.
- In the same pot, add the chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the vegetables are tender and fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring it to a gentle simmer.
- Add the cooked sausage back into the pot. If you’re using pasta, toss it in now and let everything simmer together for about 10 minutes or until the pasta is cooked through.
- Reduce the heat to low and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Allow the soup to heat through without boiling. Taste and adjust seasonings as necessary.
- If you’re adding kale or spinach, stir it in just before serving and let it wilt for a couple of minutes.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, and consider garnishing with fresh parsley or grated Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your comforting delight!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg
Keywords: For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of balsamic vinegar or lemon juice right before serving. This soup can be made a day ahead, and it freezes well if you leave out the pasta.