Creamy Italian Sausage and Broccoli Soup

Name: Creamy Italian Sausage and Broccoli Soup
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 3 spicy Italian sausages, casings removed; 1 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 large onion, diced; 1/4 tsp. dried thyme; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 1/4 c. white wine; 1/4 c. heavy cream; 32 oz. low-sodium chicken stock; 1 small head of broccoli, cut into small florets, stems sliced into 1/4" pieces; 1/4 c. chopped parsley

By Judy KimPublished: Nov 4, 2016

Creamy Italian Sausage and Broccoli Soup Recipe

Judy Kim

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

20 mins

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Ingredients

3 spicy Italian sausages, casings removed
1 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 large onion, diced
1/4 tsp. dried thyme
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1 15-oz. can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/4 cup white wine
1/4 cup heavy cream
32 oz. low-sodium chicken stock
1 small head of broccoli, cut into small florets, stems sliced into 1/4" pieces
1/4 cup chopped parsley

Directions

1. Step 1In a large pot over medium heat, brown sausage until crispy, breaking it up using a wooden spoon. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
2. Step 2Increase heat to medium-high and add 1 tablespoon oil, garlic, onion, and thyme; season with salt and pepper. Sauté until softened, about 4 minutes.
3. Step 3Add chickpeas, white wine, cream, and stock; bring to a boil and simmer until chickpeas are tender, 5 to 8 minutes.
4. Step 4Toss in broccoli and sausage; simmer until broccoli is bright green and cooked al dente, about 2 minutes. Garnish with parsley and drizzle with olive oil. Serve immediately.