Food and Wine Sausage and Mushroom Soup
Cozy up with a bowl of hearty and comforting Food and Wine Sausage and Mushroom Soup, a recipe that combines robust flavors with simple elegance. Featuring tender Italian sausage, earthy cremini mushrooms, and fresh baby spinach, this soup is elevated with a velvety splash of heavy cream for a rich and satisfying texture. Infused with aromatic thyme and garlic, and simmered in savory chicken broth, this dish strikes the perfect balance of indulgence and freshness. Ready in under an hour, it’s an ideal choice for easy weeknight dinners or an impressive starter for guests. Garnish with grated Parmesan for an extra layer of umami and serve with crusty bread to soak up every last drop. Perfect for lovers of comforting soups and perfect food-and-wine pairings!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 8 ounces cremini mushrooms, sliced
- 1 teaspoon thyme leaves, fresh or dried
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups baby spinach
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (optional for garnish)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat.
Remove the sausage casings (if necessary) and add the sausage to the pot. Break it apart with a spoon as it cooks, until browned and cooked through, about 8 minutes. Remove the sausage with a slotted spoon and set aside.
In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until softened, about 4 minutes.
Add the minced garlic and sliced mushrooms to the pot. Cook until the mushrooms release their moisture and start to brown, about 6 minutes.
Stir in the thyme leaves, then pour in the chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream. Let the soup simmer for 5-7 minutes to meld the flavors.
Return the cooked sausage to the pot, then add the baby spinach. Stir until the spinach wilts, about 2 minutes.
Season the soup with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve hot, optionally garnished with grated Parmesan cheese. Enjoy your flavorful sausage and mushroom soup!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2897 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 238.2 g | 305% | |
| Saturated Fat | 105.8 g | 529% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 578 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 10736 mg | 467% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 39.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.2 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 12.4 g | ||
| Protein | 139.3 g | 279% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1642 mg | 126% | |
| Iron | 12.9 mg | 72% | |
| Potassium | 3299 mg | 70% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
