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Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

This creamy Italian Sausage Soup is rich and savory, filled with hearty ingredients, perfect for cozy nights and quick meals.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy) Choose based on your preference
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 2-3 cloves garlic, minced Adjust to taste
  • 3 cups chicken broth Vegetable broth can be used for a meatless option
  • 2 cups heavy cream For creaminess
  • 2 cups kale or spinach, chopped Use any greens available
  • 1 cup diced tomatoes Canned or fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil For sautéing

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up into smaller pieces as it cooks.
  2. Toss in the diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 2-3 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  3. Pour in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and add the Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in the heavy cream and chopped kale or spinach. Allow everything to simmer together for another 5 minutes.
  5. Ladle the soup into bowls and serve with crusty bread.

Notes

Customize with your favorite veggies like bell peppers or carrots. This soup stores well in the fridge for 3 days or can be frozen.