Description

This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup is rich, savory, and soul-warming — loaded with Italian sausage, veggies, cream, and melty parmesan in a one-pot meal that’s perfect for chilly nights.

Ingredients

– 1 lb ground Italian sausage

– 1 small yellow onion, diced

– 2 carrots, chopped

– 2 celery stalks, chopped

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 1 tsp Italian seasoning

– ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

– 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes

– 4 cups chicken broth

– 1 cup heavy cream or half-and-half

– ¾ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese

– Salt and black pepper to taste

– Fresh parsley, for garnish

Instructions

1. Brown sausage in a soup pot over medium heat.

2. Add onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté 5–6 minutes until softened.

3. Stir in garlic, seasoning, and red pepper flakes. Cook 1 minute.

4. Pour in diced tomatoes and broth. Simmer for 10–12 minutes.

5. Stir in cream and parmesan. Simmer gently until melted and thickened.

6. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with fresh parsley.

Notes

– For a lighter version, use half-and-half or evaporated milk.

– Add spinach at the end for extra greens.

– Make ahead and freeze for easy meal prep.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Dinner

Keywords: sausage soup, creamy Italian soup, parmesan soup, low carb soup, comfort food, hearty dinner soup