Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
Ingredients:
– 1 lb sweet Italian sausage
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– 1 large onion, diced
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 6 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 1/2 cups ditalini pasta
– 1 teaspoon dried oregano
– 1 teaspoon dried basil
– 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– 4 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese, plus more for garnish
– Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions:
1. Brown Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it up as it cooks. Once cooked, set aside.
2. In the same pot, sauté onion in olive oil until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 more minute.
3. Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer. Stir in heavy cream, oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
4. Add ditalini pasta and simmer until al dente, about 8 minutes.
5. Return cooked sausage to the pot and add chopped spinach, cooking until wilted, about 2 minutes.
6. Off the heat, stir in grated Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
7. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy!
