Description
Creamy Parmesan Italian Beef Sausage Soup is a warm and satisfying dish that combines the rich flavors of tender beef sausage, creamy broth, and aromatic vegetables. This delightful soup is perfect for family dinners or cozy nights at home. With each spoonful, youβll experience the comforting blend of Italian spices and the smooth texture of melted Parmesan cheese. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this soup will soon become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian beef sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, crumble and cook the Italian beef sausage until browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
- Add diced onions, carrots, and celery to the pot; sautΓ© for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for one additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a simmer.
- Return cooked sausage to the pot and stir well.
- Reduce heat to low; slowly add heavy cream while stirring until warmed through.
- Gradually mix in grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Simmer for an additional 5-10 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before ladling into bowls.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added nutrition, consider incorporating more vegetables like spinach or zucchini. To make it dairy-free, substitute heavy cream with coconut cream or cashew cream.