Italian-Style Winter Soup
Description
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.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons olive oil
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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2 tablespoons chopped onion
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4 (3 1/2 ounce) links Italian sausage, sliced
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8 cups chicken stock
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1 teaspoon dried oregano
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1 tablespoon dried basil
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1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
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2 cups uncooked white rice
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1/2 cup heavy cream
Directions
1
Gather all ingredients.
2
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.
3
Add chicken stock, oregano, basil, and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer 1 hour.
4
Add rice and simmer 30 minutes longer.
5
Add cream, stirring well. Remove from heat and let soup rest briefly before serving.