Mushroom sausage soup is the ultimate comfort food - savory Italian sausage, earthy mushrooms, and a creamy broth that's impossible to resist. It's a complete meal in a bowl that will satisfy even the heartiest appetites.
The sausage adds incredible depth of flavor, while sautéing the mushrooms in the rendered fat creates a soup that tastes like it took hours to make. Add some spinach at the end for color and nutrition.
Sausage Options
- Sweet Italian: Classic choice
- Hot Italian: Adds kick
- Chicken sausage: Lighter
- Turkey sausage: Lean option
Tips for Sausage
- Remove from casings
- Brown well for flavor
- Crumble into small pieces
- Don't drain all the fat
Serving Suggestions
- Fresh Parmesan
- Crusty Italian bread
- Red pepper flakes
- Family dinner favorite
Mushroom Sausage Soup
Hearty soup with Italian sausage and mushrooms.
Nutrition per serving
295Calories
18gProtein
14gCarbs
20gFat
3gFiber
4gSugar
Ingredients
Instructions
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Brown sausage. In a large pot over medium-high heat, cook sausage, breaking into small pieces, until browned, about 8 minutes. Remove and set aside, leaving fat in pot.
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Sauté vegetables. Add mushrooms to the pot. Cook 8-10 minutes until golden. Add onion and cook 5 minutes. Add garlic and thyme. Cook 1 minute.
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Simmer. Return sausage to pot. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer 15 minutes.
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Finish. Stir in cream and spinach. Cook 2 minutes until spinach wilts. Season with salt and pepper. Serve with Parmesan.
Recipe Notes
- Add pasta: Small shells or orzo make it heartier.
- Spicier: Add red pepper flakes or use hot sausage.
- Lighter: Use chicken sausage and skip cream.
- Storage: Refrigerate 4 days. Freezes well 3 months.
