Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
A rich and hearty creamy Parmesan Italian sausage soup 🥣 made with savory sausage, fresh spinach, and a velvety Parmesan-infused broth. Ready in just 30 minutes, this comforting dish is perfect for dinner or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage sweet or spicy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
- 2 cups fresh spinach chopped
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 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 Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5–7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté the diced onion and minced garlic until soft and aromatic, about 2–3 minutes.
- Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Cook for another 2–3 minutes, stirring continuously, until the cheese melts and the broth becomes creamy.
- Add the cooked sausage back into the pot along with the chopped spinach. Cook for 2–3 minutes until the spinach wilts.
- Adjust the seasoning to taste and serve hot with extra Parmesan and crusty bread if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter option, substitute the heavy cream with half-and-half or a dairy-free alternative.
- To freeze, prepare the soup without adding the cream and Parmesan. Add these after reheating.
- You can replace spinach with kale for a sturdier green.