Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup

  A delicious Italian soup that keeps you warm on cold days. It offers 6 servings.

• 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, based on your preference
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 medium bell pepper, diced
• 2 cups baby spinach
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• Optional garnish: fresh parsley, extra Parmesan cheese

1. In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. 
2. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into smaller pieces as it cooks. 
3. Remove the sausage and set aside.
4.  In the same pot, add the diced onion and bell pepper. 
5. Sauté until the vegetables are soft, about 5-7 minutes. 
6. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
7. Return the sausage to the pot. 
8. Add the chicken broth and bring to a boil. 
9. Reduce heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
10. Stir in the baby spinach and let it wilt. 
11. Then, pour in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy. 

Season with salt, pepper, and Italian seasoning.

Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan cheese if desired.