Description
Hearty Italian sausage soup delivers comfort in a bowl with robust flavors from Tuscany. Savory ingredients blend seamlessly, creating a satisfying meal you’ll crave during chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 pound Italian sausage
Vegetables:
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups spinach or kale
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Warm olive oil in a generously sized cooking vessel over medium-high heat, then thoroughly brown the Italian sausage, breaking it into small, uniform crumbles.
- Incorporate finely diced onions and minced garlic into the sausage, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until the aromatics release their fragrant essence and become translucent.
- Gradually pour in the chicken broth, allowing the liquid to reach a robust boil while stirring occasionally.
- Introduce cubed potatoes into the bubbling mixture, reducing heat to medium and allowing them to simmer for approximately 10-12 minutes until they become fork-tender.
- Gently fold in heavy cream and fresh leafy greens, letting the soup return to a gentle simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes until the spinach or kale becomes delicately wilted.
- Carefully adjust the seasoning with salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and a sprinkle of red pepper flakes to enhance the soup’s depth of flavor.
- Ladle the steaming soup into warm bowls and serve immediately alongside rustic, crusty bread for a hearty and comforting meal.
Notes
- Use fresh, high-quality Italian sausage for the most robust flavor and authentic taste.
- Remove sausage casings before cooking to ensure even browning and better texture integration.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calories.
- Swap traditional potatoes with cauliflower for a low-carb alternative that maintains creamy consistency.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting red pepper flakes or adding mild paprika for gentle warmth.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg