Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup is one of those dishes that warms you from the inside out! Loaded with Italian sausage, veggies, and pasta, then finished with parmesan, every spoonful is packed with hearty flavors. It's a recipe you'll want to keep in your winter meal plan rotation. This soup is perfect for chilly nights when you want something cozy and satisfying. It's filling enough to be a meal on its own, especially when served with a crusty piece of bread for dipping.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lb Italian sausage (see note 1)
- 1 onion chopped
- 5 cloves garlic minced
- ¼ cup dry white wine (see note 2)
- 4 cups chicken broth (see note 3)
- 1 can tomatoes 14.5oz/400g can
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon ground fennel
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 8 oz small pasta shape (see note 4)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup parmesan grated
- 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped (see note 5)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- Cook the sausage for 5 minutes until it is starting to color. Use your spatula to break it apart, but leave it chunky.1 lb Italian sausage
- Add the chopped onion and cook for a further 5 minutes.1 onion
- Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds before adding the white wine.5 cloves garlic¼ cup dry white wine
- Add the broth, tomatoes, dried herbs, salt and pepper. Then, bring to a simmer.4 cups chicken broth1 can tomatoes1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs½ teaspoon dried basil½ teaspoon ground fennel½ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Cook for 5 minutes before adding the pasta. Cook it for 2 minutes less than the packet suggests.8 oz small pasta shape
- Add in the heavy cream and bring back to a simmer.1 cup heavy cream
- Sprinkle the parmesan over the soup and gently stir to combine.1 cup parmesan
- Check your seasoning, stir through the chopped parsley, and serve.2 tablespoon fresh parsley
Notes
- You can use hot or sweet sausage meat. Pick a variety that your family loves. If your sausage has a casing, make sure to remove it and crumble the sausage before cooking.
- Any wine that you like to drink is good here. You could also use a red wine. If you don't consume alcohol, replace it with extra broth and a ¼ teaspoon of balsamic vinegar.
- You can use beef or vegetable broth as well.
- Elbow Macaroni, Ditalini, Mini Farfalle, Tubetti, or Mini Penne will all work here. You can break spaghetti or linguine into small lengths if you don't have a small shape. Orzo and Pastina are too small and get lost in the soup.
- Buying a block and grating your parmesan is best. Pre-grated cheese is coated to stop it from sticking together, and this coating can make your soup grainy.
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Nutrition
Calories: 663kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 24g | Fat: 48g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 19g | Cholesterol: 118mg | Sodium: 1625mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 792IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 273mg | Iron: 2mg
Nutrition is per serving
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