Description
This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup offers a heartwarming blend of spices, creamy textures, and hearty ingredients. It is perfect for chilly evenings or casual get-togethers, and will impress your friends and family with its mouthwatering flavors and cozy vibes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and cooked through. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the chopped onion to the pot and cook until softened, about 5-7 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce heat and let it cook for 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Continue to simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the soup thickens slightly.
- Season the creamy Parmesan Italian sausage soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Ladle the creamy Italian sausage dish into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use a high-quality Italian sausage.
- Adjust the amount of red pepper flakes to your spice preference for this creamy Italian sausage.
- This creamy Parmesan Italian sausage soup can be made ahead and reheated.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping into the creamy sausage and Parmesan cheese.
- Consider adding some spinach or kale for extra greens in your creamy sausage dinner ideas.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1100mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg