ITALIAN STYLE WINTER SOUP

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This is an excellent spicy, rich soup. Simple to make, yet delicious! I whipped it up a couple of years ago for my wife and myself, and now I get numerous requests every year to make it. I hope you enjoy. Use bratwurst or your favorite sausage.

Provided by Darrin Hands

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

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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

Steps:

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add garlic and onion and saute for 3 minutes, or until tender. Add the sausage, browning well on all sides, about 5 minutes.
Add the chicken stock, oregano, basil and parsley. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to low and simmer for 1 hour.
Add the rice and simmer for 30 more minutes. Finally, add the cream, stirring well. Remove from heat and let soup rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 282.2 calories, Carbohydrate 26.6 g, Cholesterol 37.1 mg, Fat 16.1 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 7.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 685.2 mg, Sugar 0.5 g