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Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup

– 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed

– 1 tablespoon olive oil

– 1 small onion, chopped

– 2 cloves garlic, minced

– 4 cups chicken broth

– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

– 1 cup heavy cream

– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

– 2 cups baby spinach

– 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

– Salt and pepper to taste

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Brown the Italian sausage, breaking it into pieces with a spoon. Drain excess fat, if necessary.

2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

3. Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring the mixture to a simmer.

4. Stir in the heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

5. Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, approximately 2 minutes.

6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste.

– For a thicker soup, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoon of water, and add to the soup.

– Serve with crusty bread or garlic bread for a complete meal.