Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup You’ll Love Forever

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Discover The Best Creamy Italian Sausage Soup Made With Parmesan Cheese. Perfect For Cozy Winter Nights And Easy Family Dinners!

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 30

Total Time 45

Course dinner, Soup

Cuisine Italian

Servings 6

Calories 400 kcal

1 lb Italian sausage mild or spicy, depending on your preference
1 medium onion diced
3 cloves garlic minced
4 cups chicken broth for a richer flavor, you can also use low-sodium broth
1 cup heavy cream this adds the perfect creaminess!
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese don’t skimp on this, it really enhances the flavor
2 cups fresh spinach for a little green, but feel free to use kale if you prefer
1 tsp dried oregano
1 tsp dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Olive oil for sautéing

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil.
Remove the casing from the Italian sausage and crumble it into the pot. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon until browned and cooked through.
Once the sausage is browned, remove it from the pot and set it aside.

In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 3-4 minutes, until the onion softens and becomes translucent. This is when the kitchen starts to smell irresistible!
If you’d like a little extra depth of flavor, you can add dried oregano and dried thyme now, letting them toast for a minute or so.

Pour in chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot (those bits are packed with flavor!).
Bring the broth to a simmer and let it cook for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.

Add the heavy cream to the pot and stir well, creating a luscious, creamy texture.
Bring the soup back to a simmer and cook for an additional 5 minutes. At this point, the soup will be thickening up and developing that beautiful creaminess.

Return the cooked sausage to the pot, along with the spinach. Stir everything together until the spinach wilts and the sausage is evenly distributed.
Taste the soup and season with salt and pepper as needed. You can also add a bit more oregano or thyme for extra flavor.

Finally, stir in the grated Parmesan cheese. This is the step that brings everything together—adding that salty, nutty flavor that makes this soup unforgettable!
Let the soup simmer for another 2-3 minutes to allow the cheese to melt and thicken the soup further.