Description
Experience the comforting warmth of this Creamy Sausage Soup, a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, based on preference)
- ½ cup diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 8 oz ditalini pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup fresh basil (or parsley for garnish)
Instructions
- Start by heating your large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Once hot, add your Italian sausage to the pot. Cook the sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, until it’s browned and no longer pink inside, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess grease.
- Add the diced onion and sauté for 1-2 minutes until softened. Stir in minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, and cook for an additional minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and canned tomatoes with juices. Stir to combine, then add ditalini pasta and bring to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and let simmer for 8 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Lower heat and add cubed cream cheese, stirring continuously until fully incorporated. Add grated Parmesan cheese and stir until melted and creamy.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil or parsley, alongside crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
This soup can easily be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge. It tastes even better the next day!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Protein: 24 g