Cozy Parmesan Sausage Soup for Heartwarming Comfort
This Parmesan Sausage Soup combines savory sausage, vibrant veggies, and creamy Parmesan for a heartwarming comfort food experience.
Equipment
- large pot
Ingredients
For the Soup Base
- 1 pound Italian sausage sweet or spicy
- 1 tablespoon olive oil for sautéing
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 3 cloves garlic freshly minced
- 2 medium carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
For the Seasoning
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
To Build the Soup
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes including juices
- 1 cup small pasta like ditalini
For the Finish
- 4 cups fresh spinach leaves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt to taste
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks until browned.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add basil, oregano, black pepper, and red pepper flakes; cook for another minute.
- Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes; bring to a gentle boil.
- Add pasta and cook according to package instructions, usually 8-10 minutes.
- Incorporate the browned sausage and spinach, stirring until spinach wilts.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese, season with salt if needed, and serve warm.
Notes
Serve with your favorite bread or salad for a well-rounded meal. Leftovers taste even better the next day.
Nutrition
Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 2mg
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