One-Pot Creamy Italian Sausage and Parmesan Soup

This Creamy Italian Sausage Soup with Parmesan has quickly become a family favorite in our household. When the weather cools down, there’s nothing like a warm, hearty soup to bring the whole family together. The combination of flavorful Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and a creamy Parmesan broth makes it irresistible, even for picky eaters.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Soup

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easy recipe, easy soup, fall recipe, hearty soup

Servings: Servings

Calories: 631kcal

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Kitchen Essentials

Large pot

Soup Kettle

Shallow Bowl

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Ingredients

2 Pounds Italian Sausage mild or hot, your preference
1 Large Onion diced
10 Cups Chicken Broth
8 Ounces Rigatoni Pasta
20 Ounces Fresh Spinach
1 Pint Heavy Cream or half-and-half for a lighter version
1 Cup Parmesan Cheese shredded
Salt and black pepper to taste
Red pepper flakes optional for added spice
Italian seasoning optional for more flavor

Instructions

In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the Italian sausage over medium-high heat until browned and cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the sausage to a plate, leaving enough drippings in the pot to sauté the onion.
2 Pounds Italian Sausage
In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook over medium heat until softened and translucent, about 5 minutes.
1 Large Onion
Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, add the rigatoni pasta and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions, usually around 10-12 minutes.
10 Cups Chicken Broth, 8 Ounces Rigatoni Pasta
Reduce the heat to medium-low and stir in the fresh spinach until it wilts.
20 Ounces Fresh Spinach
Turn off the heat and pour in the heavy cream, stirring gently to combine and create a creamy broth.
1 Pint Heavy Cream
Add the cooked sausage back into the pot, along with the Parmesan cheese. Stir everything together and let it simmer for another couple of minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
1 Cup Parmesan Cheese
If desired, sprinkle in red pepper flakes for a spicier kick or some Italian seasoning for extra depth of flavor.
Season and Serve. Taste the soup and season with salt and black pepper to your personal taste. Ladle the creamy Italian sausage soup into bowls and serve with crusty bread on the side for dipping.
Salt and black pepper, Red pepper flakes, Italian seasoning

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