Description
A delightful combination of savory flavors and comforting textures in a creamy broth with Italian beef sausage and fresh vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian beef sausage
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 cup onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 cups spinach
Instructions
- In a large pot, cook the Italian beef sausage over medium heat until browned.
- Add the onions, carrots, celery, and garlic; sauté until the vegetables are tender.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, and season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Add the spinach and let it wilt before serving.
Notes
For a lighter version, swap heavy cream for half-and-half. This soup is gluten-free and freezes well.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 110mg