Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup: How to Make It Right
Love Italian comfort food? Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup combines savory sausage, cheese, and herbs in every bite. Learn how to make it!
Ingredients
- Italian sausage mild or spicy
- Heavy cream
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Garlic & onion
- Chicken broth
- Spinach or kale
- Ditalini Pasta
- tomatoes
Instructions
Step 1: Brown the Sausage
- Heat a splash of oil in your pot, add the Italian sausage and use a spoon to break it up. You’ll know it’s ready when it’s golden and the kitchen smells.
Step 2: Sauté the Aromatics
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic right into the sausage drippings. Stir until the onions turn translucent and everything smells intoxicating.
Step 3: Add Broth and Pasta
- Add the chicken stock and mix with the pasta and chopped tomatoes. Stir everything together. Cook over medium heat for 10 to 12 minutes, until boiling and cooked through.
Step 4: Stir in Cream and Parmesan
- Reduce the heat. Then slowly add the cream cheese and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring constantly. Cook the mixture for 5 to 7
Step 5: Add Greens and Adjust Seasoning
- add kale, spinach, or a sprinkling of parsley. Add salt, pepper, and perhaps a little ground red pepper to taste.
Notes
Nutritional Information
- Calories: 470
- Protein: 22g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fat: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Calcium: 180mg