✓ Chop the onions, carrots, and celery into bite-sized pieces.

✓ Mince the garlic cloves.

✓ Remove the casings from the Italian Sausage and crumble it into a bowl.

✓ Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the crumbled Italian Sausage and cook until browned.

✓ Add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Cook until the vegetables are tender.

✓ Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

✓ Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

✓ Reduce the heat to low and let the soup simmer for 20-25 minutes.

✓ Stir in the heavy cream and Italian Seasoning. Let it simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

✓ Season the soup with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to taste.

✓ Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh herbs if desired.