Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy) (Sweet sausage for milder flavor, spicy for a kick.)
• 1 cup heavy cream (Provides the velvety texture.)
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese (Freshly grated for best flavor and texture.)
• 1 medium onion, diced (Create a fragrant flavor base.)
• 3 cloves garlic, minced (Add depth to the flavor.)
• 4 cups broth (chicken or vegetable) (Adds flavor to the soup.)
• 2 cups fresh spinach or kale, chopped (Add freshness and balance.)
• 1 tsp dried basil (For Italian flavor.)
• 1 tsp dried oregano (For Italian flavor.)
• 1 tsp salt (To taste.)
• 1/2 tsp black pepper (To taste.)

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Preparation ---

2. 2

   Gather all ingredients and prepare by dicing onion, mincing garlic, and chopping spinach or kale.

3. 3

   --- Cooking ---

4. 4

   In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat over medium heat and cook the sausage, breaking it into crumbles until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.

5. 5

   In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic to the sausage drippings and sauté until translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

6. 6

   Deglaze the pot with a splash of broth, scraping up brown bits. Then add heavy cream and remaining broth, stirring to combine.

7. 7

   Add chopped spinach or kale and season with basil, oregano, salt, and pepper. Simmer for a few minutes.

8. 8

   Reduce heat to low and gradually stir in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Return the sausage to the pot and stir gently to combine.