Description
Warm your soul with this creamy Italian sausage soup, a comforting blend of savory sausage and fresh vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 medium sweet onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
Instructions
- 1. Brown the Sausage
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage links and break them apart with a wooden spoon as they cook until browned. Transfer to a plate once done.
- 2. Sauté Aromatics
- In the same pot, add the diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about five minutes until softened. Add minced garlic during the last minute to avoid burning.
- 3. Build Your Base
- Pour in the chicken broth and stir in the browned sausage. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat and let it simmer for about ten minutes.
- 4. Cream It Up
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream until combined, transforming your mixture into a creamy delight. Sprinkle in Italian seasoning at this point.
- 5. Add Spinach
- Toss in fresh spinach and allow it to wilt into the soup for about two minutes.
- 6. Serve with Style
- Ladle your creamy soup into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread or your favorite side.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 80mg