Description
Hearty Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup delivers rich comfort straight from Italy’s kitchens with robust flavors and silky texture. Generous herbs, tender sausage, and parmesan create a satisfying meal that welcomes you to savor each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chopped kale
Liquid and Dairy:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Herbs and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sear the Italian sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until deeply caramelized and golden brown, approximately 6-8 minutes. Transfer the meat to a separate plate, preserving the flavorful drippings.
- Sauté the onions in the same pot until translucent and soft, about 4-5 minutes. Introduce minced garlic and cook until fragrant, roughly 30-45 seconds.
- Pour chicken broth and diced tomatoes into the pot. Incorporate dried basil, oregano, salt, and black pepper, creating a robust aromatic base.
- Reintroduce the browned sausage into the liquid mixture. Elevate to a gentle boil, then immediately reduce heat to a low simmer for 12-15 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Slowly stream heavy cream into the soup, stirring continuously. Gradually sprinkle and fold in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until completely integrated and smooth.
- Fold chopped kale into the soup, cooking until leaves become tender and slightly wilted, approximately 3-4 minutes. Taste and fine-tune seasoning with additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Ladle the piping hot soup into serving bowls. Optional: Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese and a light sprinkle of fresh herbs for enhanced presentation.
Notes
- Test different sausage varieties like spicy or mild to customize flavor intensity and match personal taste preferences.
- Swap kale with spinach or Swiss chard for alternative nutrient-rich greens that wilt quickly and add vibrant color.
- Lower fat content by using half-and-half instead of heavy cream and choosing lean turkey sausage for a lighter version of the soup.
- Enhance meal prep by preparing soup base ahead of time and adding cream and kale just before serving to maintain optimal texture and freshness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 354 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 860 mg
- Fat: 29 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg