Italian Style Winter Soup

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
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 1/2 cup heavy cream

Directions

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.