Ingredients
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Before we dive into the cooking process, let’s gather our ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, your choice)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1 cup carrots, diced
- 1 cup celery, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Cook the Italian sausage in a large pot with olive oil until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add the onion, carrots, and celery; sauté for 5 minutes, then add garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Add spinach and Italian seasoning; cook for 2-3 minutes, then season with salt and pepper.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the spice level by choosing mild or spicy sausage.
- Fresh parsley can be used as a garnish for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg