What are things that keep us from staying awake with Jesus? Distraction, anxiety, pride? Katie and Molly reflect on Blessed Is She’s Lent study, Under the Olive Tree, to enter into Holy Week.

What’s for Dinner

Molly: Fried chicken and mashed potatoes with cornbread

Katie: Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup and homemade bread (https://www.cravingsofalunatic.com/one-hour-bread-recipe/)

Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup

Ingredients:

1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, chopped

2 cloves garlic, minced

4 cups chicken broth

1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes

1 cup heavy cream

1 cup grated Parmesan cheese

2 cups baby spinach

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Remove excess fat if necessary.

Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, and cook until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, and bring to a simmer.

Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Add baby spinach and cook until wilted, about 2 minutes.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Notes:

For a thicker soup, add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with a tablespoon of water.