Description
Warm up with a bowl of comforting Creamy Italian Sausage Soup, a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for chilly evenings. This soup combines savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, nutritious greens, and a creamy broth for a satisfying meal that is sure to please the whole family.
Ingredients
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Italian Sausage Soup:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 2 cups chopped kale or spinach
- 1 cup uncooked small pasta (like ditalini or elbow)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Italian Sausage: In a large pot over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Set aside.
- Sauté Onion and Garlic: In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until translucent.
- Add Broth and Cream: Stir in chicken broth, heavy cream, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Simmer.
- Cook Pasta: Add pasta and cook until al dente.
- Combine: Return sausage to the pot, add kale/spinach. Simmer until greens wilt.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with Parmesan and parsley.
Notes
- For a lower-carb version, omit the pasta and add extra veggies like zucchini or cauliflower.
- You can use plant-based sausage for a vegetarian-friendly option.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 470
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
