Description
Warm comfort arrives with this creamy parmesan italian sausage soup, blending robust Italian flavors and hearty ingredients. Savory sausage, rich parmesan, and silky textures create a memorable meal that brings Mediterranean warmth to your kitchen table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound (0.45 kilogram) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chopped kale
Liquid and Dairy Components:
- 4 cups (0.95 liters) chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces or 411 grams) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup (240 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
- Brown Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked, creating a flavorful base for the soup. Transfer meat to a separate plate, preserving the savory drippings.
- Sauté diced onions in the same pot for 5 minutes until translucent, then introduce minced garlic and cook for an additional minute to release aromatic flavors.
- Pour chicken broth and diced tomatoes into the pot, incorporating basil, oregano, salt, and pepper to build a robust flavor profile.
- Reintroduce the cooked sausage to the liquid mixture, bringing everything to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and allow the soup to simmer for 15 minutes, melding the ingredients together.
- Transform the soup into a luxurious texture by stirring in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Add chopped kale to the pot, letting it wilt for approximately 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed to enhance the overall flavor balance.
- Serve the soup piping hot in individual bowls, optionally garnishing with an extra sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added richness.
Notes
- Swap spicy Italian sausage for mild versions if you prefer less heat, ensuring everyone at the table enjoys the soup.
- Replace heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter, lower-calorie option without sacrificing creamy texture.
- Chop kale into small, uniform pieces to help it wilt faster and distribute evenly throughout the soup, creating a more balanced bite.
- Enhance protein content by adding white beans or quinoa, making the soup more filling and nutritionally dense for vegetarian or gluten-free diets.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 400 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg