Description
A comforting and flavorful soup made with Italian sausage, creamy cheese, and fresh greens, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups kale or spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for cooking
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing until softened.
- Crumble the sausage into the pot and cook until browned.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until melted and well combined.
- Add the kale or spinach and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter soup, consider using half-and-half instead of heavy cream. Ensure to taste before adding salt, as the sausage and broth are already salty.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg