Italian-Style Winter Soup

This creamy winter soup with sausage and rice is seasoned with oregano, basil, and fresh parsley for a rich and warming meal in the colder months.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 45 mins
• Total Time: 2 hr
• Calories: 282 Calories

Ingredients

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

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and cook, stirring, for 3 minutes, or until tender. Add sausage, browning well on all sides, about 5 minutes.

Step 2

Add chicken stock, oregano, basil, and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour.

Step 3

Add rice and simmer 30 minutes longer.

Step 4

Add cream, stirring well. Remove from heat and let soup rest briefly before serving.