Description
A rich and hearty soup made with spicy Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a creamy Parmesan broth. This dish is perfect for a quick, comforting meal on a cozy evening.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (crumbled)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups spinach (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese (grated)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add crumbled sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, cook the diced onion and minced garlic until soft and translucent, about 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, then bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the cooked sausage, Italian seasoning, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Let it simmer for about 10 minutes to blend the flavors.
- Add the chopped spinach and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted.
- Lower the heat to low. Gradually stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, cooking for 2-3 minutes until the soup becomes creamy and smooth.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese on top, if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute Italian sausage with turkey or chicken sausage.
- To avoid curdling, temper the heavy cream by adding some of the hot broth before mixing it into the soup.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat over low heat, adding a splash of chicken broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stove
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Calories: 410 kcal
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g