Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
This rich and hearty soup is like a warm hug in a bowl with savory sausage and tender pasta.
recipesbynani.comThere is nothing quite like a big bowl of soup when you want something comforting after a long day. This recipe combines savory Italian sausage with a creamy broth and plenty of parmesan cheese to satisfy the whole family.
My secret for the best flavor is to brown the sausage really well before adding your liquids. If you have any leftovers, the pasta will soak up some of the broth, so just add a splash of milk or water when you reheat it the next day.
🧺 Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 2 cups dry pasta, such as shells or rotini
- 2 cups fresh baby spinach
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
👩🍳Instructions
- 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- 2
Add the sausage and onion to the pot, cooking until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft.
- 3
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for one minute until it smells fragrant.
- 4
Pour in the chicken broth and bring everything to a gentle boil.
- 5
Add the pasta and cook until it is tender according to the package directions.
- 6
Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated parmesan cheese until the soup is smooth.
- 7
Add the baby spinach and stir until it wilts into the broth.
- 8
Taste the soup and add salt and pepper if needed before serving warm.
💡 Tips
Serve this soup with a side of crusty bread to soak up the creamy broth. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. It tastes even better the next day after the flavors have a chance to mingle.
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