Description
Hearty Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup brings Italian comfort to your kitchen with rich, bold flavors. Spicy sausage and smooth parmesan create a luxurious blend you’ll crave on chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 1 pound (454 grams) turkey Italian sausage
- 1 cup (240 milliliters/8 fluid ounces) heavy cream
- 1 cup (100 grams) freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 cup (150 grams) cherry tomatoes (whole)
- 2 cups (60 grams) fresh baby spinach
Seasonings and Liquids:
- 4 cups (960 milliliters/32 fluid ounces) chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) olive oil
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt to taste
- Fresh cracked black pepper to taste
- Crusty bread for serving
Instructions
- Craft compact meatballs by blending turkey sausage with Parmesan, Italian seasoning, garlic, salt, and pepper. Roll into uniform one-inch spheres.
- Warm olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Gently brown meatballs, rotating every couple minutes until golden and cooked through, approximately 5-7 minutes. Transfer to a separate plate.
- In the identical pot, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened and translucent, releasing aromatic flavors.
- Stream chicken broth into the pot, bringing liquid to a gentle simmer. Reintroduce meatballs and fold in cherry tomatoes. Allow mixture to simmer 4-5 minutes, encouraging tomatoes to soften and slightly burst.
- Incorporate heavy cream and grated Parmesan, stirring consistently. Maintain low simmer for 8-10 minutes, encouraging broth to thicken and ingredients to harmonize. Season with additional Italian herbs and fresh cracked pepper.
- Cascade fresh spinach across soup’s surface, allowing leaves to wilt from residual heat. Taste and refine seasonings as desired.
- Ladle steaming soup into bowls, accompanying with crusty, rustic bread for an indulgent dining experience.
Notes
- Swap turkey sausage with plant-based sausage or lentils for a vegetarian version that maintains rich, hearty flavors.
- Create smaller, more delicate meatballs by chilling the mixture for 15 minutes before shaping, which helps them hold together perfectly during cooking.
- Reduce dairy content by using half-and-half or coconut cream instead of heavy cream, maintaining the soup’s creamy texture while lowering fat content.
- Enhance nutrition by adding additional vegetables like zucchini or kale, boosting the soup’s vitamin and mineral profile without compromising its delicious Italian essence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 415 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 820 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 9 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg