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Creamy Italian Parmesan Sausage Soup

A cozy, creamy soup packed with hearty Italian sausage and rich Parmesan cheese, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy according to preference
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley optional

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, add the Italian sausage. Break it apart using a wooden spoon and cook until browned, approximately 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté until the onions are translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and stir to combine with the sausage mixture. Bring to a gentle simmer.
  4. Reduce heat to low, and slowly whisk in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, ensuring it melts completely into the soup.
  5. Stir in the dried thyme and Italian seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste. Let the soup simmer for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
  6. Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired. Enjoy your delicious creation!

Notes

To lighten the dish, consider swapping heavy cream for half-and-half or lower-fat cream. Make sure to fully cook the sausage before adding the cream to avoid rubbery textures. For extra flavor, add a pinch of red pepper flakes or a tablespoon of lemon juice.