Description
A cozy and hearty soup made with savory Italian sausage, tender mushrooms, and a rich, creamy broth. This comforting one-pot meal is perfect for chilly days and full of deep, satisfying flavors.
Ingredients
- Italian Sausage: 1 pound, casings removed
- Mushrooms: 16 ounces, sliced
- Onion: 1 medium, diced
- Garlic: 3 cloves, minced
- Chicken Broth: 4 cups
- Heavy Cream: 1 cup
- Olive Oil: 2 tablespoons
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Thyme: 1 teaspoon dried or 1 tablespoon fresh
- Salt and Black Pepper: To taste
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Warm a large pot over medium heat.
- Combine Ingredients: Add olive oil and sausage. Brown and crumble, then set aside.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Melt butter, sauté onion, then add garlic and mushrooms. Cook until tender.
- Assemble the Dish: Return sausage to pot with thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cook to Perfection: Add broth, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10 minutes.
- Finishing Touches: Stir in cream and simmer gently for 5–10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with herbs and serve with bread or Parmesan.
Notes
- Use a mix of mushrooms for deeper flavor.
- Don’t let the soup boil after adding cream.
- Store in fridge up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.
- Add baby spinach at the end for extra nutrients.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: sausage mushroom soup, creamy soup, winter soup, hearty soup, one pot meal, comfort food