Description
A rich and comforting one-pot Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup, loaded with Italian sausage, vegetables, and a creamy parmesan-infused broth. Perfect for chilly nights and naturally gluten-free.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 carrots, peeled and sliced
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 cups baby spinach
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Stir in diced onion and garlic; sauté for 2–3 minutes until soft and fragrant.
- Add carrots and celery; cook for another 4–5 minutes to begin softening.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10–12 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated parmesan, oregano, and crushed red pepper flakes (if using); simmer for 5 more minutes.
- Add baby spinach and stir until wilted.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Serve hot.
Notes
Use hot Italian sausage and extra red pepper flakes for a spicier version.
Swap carrots with cauliflower for a low-carb alternative.
Add zucchini or mushrooms for extra veggies and texture.
For dairy-free, substitute coconut milk and nutritional yeast.
Soup can be frozen (without spinach) for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
