Delicious Creamy Parmesan Chicken Soup
Warm your soul with this creamy, savory chicken soup, packed with fresh vegetables and topped with nutty Parmesan cheese. Perfect for chilly evenings or impressing guests!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb chicken sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add the chicken sausage. Cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a wooden spoon.
- Add chopped onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about five minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and let it simmer for about ten minutes to blend flavors.
- Slowly stir in the heavy cream until fully incorporated.
- Add freshly grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and well combined.
- Serve hot in bowls, garnished with extra Parmesan or fresh herbs if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1 cup)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 80mg