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Italian-Style Winter Soup Recipe

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This hearty Italian-Style Winter Soup combines savory Italian sausage, aromatic herbs, tender rice, and a creamy finish to create a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for cold weather. The soup is simmered slowly to meld flavors, making it a warming dish to enjoy by the fireside.

Ingredients

Main Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 tablespoons chopped onion
  • 4 (3.5 ounce) links Italian sausage, sliced
  • 8 cups chicken stock
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • ¼ cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 cups uncooked white rice
  • ½ cup heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare aromatics: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and chopped onion, cooking for about 3 minutes until the onions are tender and fragrant.
  2. Brown sausage: Add the sliced Italian sausage to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the sausage is browned well on all sides, roughly 5 minutes.
  3. Add herbs and stock: Pour in the chicken stock, then stir in dried oregano, dried basil, and chopped fresh parsley. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer gently for 1 hour to develop deep flavors.
  4. Cook rice: After the initial simmer, add the uncooked white rice directly to the soup. Continue to simmer for another 30 minutes or until the rice is tender and fully cooked.
  5. Finish with cream: Stir in the heavy cream to add richness and a creamy texture. Remove the pot from heat and allow the soup to rest briefly before serving to let the flavors meld fully.

Notes

  • You can enhance the soup by adding extra vegetables such as carrots and celery to increase nutritional value and add more depth of flavor.
  • Recipe created by Darrin Hands.
  • This soup is ideal as a comforting winter meal, perfect for warming up on cold days.

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