🍲 Creamy Italian Sausage and Spinach Soup 🍲

Whip Up a Bowl of Comfort: Perfect for Family Dinners or a Cozy Night In!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup ditalini or small pasta of your choice
- 1 small onion, diced
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
- 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, undrained
- Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
- Grated Parmesan cheese, for garnish

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳
1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
2. Add diced onion to the pot and sauté until softened, about 3 minutes. Mix in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until aromatic.
3. Pour in chicken broth and add undrained diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a boil.
4. Stir in your choice of pasta and cook until al dente, approximately 8-10 minutes.
5. Reduce heat to a simmer and stir in heavy cream and chopped spinach. Continue to stir until the spinach has wilted. Season with salt and pepper according to your taste preferences.
6. Serve the soup hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley and a sprinkle of grated Parmesan cheese. Accompany with crusty bread for a complete meal.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎
- Calories: 450 per serving
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 21g
- Fat: 29g

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like bell peppers or mushrooms for added flavor and nutrition.
- This soup freezes well, so consider making a double batch and saving some for a quick and easy meal later!

⏳ Preparation time ⏳
- Preparation time: 10 minutes
- Cooking time: 25 minutes
- Serving: 6 servings