Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 medium yellow onion, finely chopped
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté onions, carrots, celery, and garlic until the onions are translucent (5-7 minutes).
- Push veggies aside and add crumbled sausage; cook until browned (8-10 minutes).
- Stir in chicken broth and seasonings; bring to a gentle boil.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
- Slowly stir in heavy cream and greens until wilted (3-4 minutes).
- Serve hot with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg