Description
Warm your soul with this comforting Parmesan Pasta Soup with Sausage, a creamy delight that pairs perfectly with chilly evenings. With rich flavors from Italian sausage and freshly grated Parmesan, this soup is sure to be your family’s new favorite. Quick to prepare and packed with nutrition, it’s the ideal dish for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup small pasta (elbow or shell)
- 4 cups fresh spinach
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried basil
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, crumble and brown the Italian sausage until golden brown.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until onions are translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
- Pour in the chicken broth along with any drippings from the sausage. Scrape up browned bits for extra flavor.
- Once boiling, add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (8-10 minutes).
- Reduce heat to low, stir in fresh spinach and heavy cream until spinach wilts.
- Gradually mix in freshly grated Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg