Description
Marry Me Soup with Italian Sausage is a hearty and flavorful soup that combines the richness of Italian sausage with the tangy sweetness of sun-dried tomatoes. Creamy and satisfying, this soup is perfect for a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Italian Sausage:
1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy) casings removed
Onion Mixture:
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small yellow onion diced, 3 cloves garlic minced, 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, 1 teaspoon dried oregano, 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
Soup Base:
4 cups chicken broth, 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes, 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes chopped
Finishing Touches:
1 cup heavy cream, 4 cups fresh baby spinach, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, salt and black pepper to taste, chopped fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a pot, cook Italian sausage until browned.
- Saute Onion Mixture: Add onion, garlic, spices; cook until fragrant.
- Build the Soup: Add broth, tomatoes, simmer to meld flavors.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in cream, spinach, Parmesan; cook until creamy.
- Season and Serve: Season with salt, pepper, garnish with basil; serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream.
- Serve with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
