Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup is rich, hearty, and full of savory flavors. Made with seasoned sausage, Parmesan cheese, and a velvety broth, it’s an easy one-pot meal that’s perfect for any time of year.
Equipment
- Large pot For cooking the soup
- Ladle For serving
Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy
- 1 small onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup Parmesan cheese grated
- ½ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper adjust to taste
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add the diced onion. Cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in the Italian seasoning and return the cooked sausage to the pot.
- Lower the heat and slowly stir in the heavy cream. Let the soup simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, stirring until fully melted. Taste and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and serve warm. Garnish with additional Parmesan cheese if desired.
Notes
- For a thicker soup, add a cornstarch slurry or blend a small portion of the soup and stir it back in.
- Try adding fresh spinach or kale at the end for extra greens.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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