Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup

The craving for comfort food is strong this time of year. This creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup is like a warm hug. With hearty sausage, pasta and heavy cream, it’s perfect to chase away the February blahs. Serve with a side of locally made Le Petit baguette or sourdough bread, available at our stores! Click here for a printable recipe.

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Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground sausage*
• 1 Tbsp olive oil*
• 1 small onion, diced**
• 3 cloves garlic, minced**
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup Hansen’s heavy cream*
• 2 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
• 1 cup ditalini pasta (or small pasta of choice)
• 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese*
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

*Items that can be purchased at Hansen’s Dairy stores

** Items available seasonally at Hansen’s Dairy stores

Directions:

• In a large pot, warm olive oil over medium heat and brown the sausage. Once cooked, remove from pot and set aside. Drain grease if needed.
• Saute diced onion and minced garlic in the pot for 2-3 minutes until softened.
• Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a simmer.
• Stir in drained diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning and cooked sausage.
• Add ditalini pasta (or other small pasta) and cook according to package instructions.
• Add heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese and chopped spinach, stirring frequently to incorporate the cheese.
• Allow soup to simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes, or until the spinach wilts and the soup is creamy.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.