Description
Hearty Italian sausage soup blends robust flavors from Tuscany’s rustic kitchens. Rich broth, tender vegetables, and spicy sausage create a comforting meal you’ll savor to the last spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 1 medium onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 medium carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 2 medium potatoes
Liquid and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups spinach or kale
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- Brown Italian sausage in a large pot over medium-high heat until fully cooked and crispy, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and sliced celery until vegetables become translucent and fragrant, approximately 4-5 minutes.
- Add diced potatoes and chicken broth to the vegetable mixture. Bring the liquid to a rolling boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Pour in heavy cream and gently stir to incorporate. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and add fresh spinach or kale, allowing the greens to wilt and soften for 2-3 minutes.
- Taste the soup and season with salt, black pepper, and red pepper flakes to enhance the flavors. If desired, garnish with freshly grated Parmesan cheese before serving hot.
Notes
- Swap spicy Italian sausage with mild versions for a kid-friendly meal or use plant-based sausage for vegetarian options.
- Chop vegetables uniformly to ensure even cooking and consistent texture throughout the soup.
- Add extra depth by deglazing the pot with white wine after browning sausage, which captures delicious browned bits from the bottom.
- Reduce cream or substitute with milk alternatives like coconut milk for lighter, dairy-free variations while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg