Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
A flavorful, hearty soup made with Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, ditalini pasta, and a creamy Parmesan cheese base. This one-pot meal is perfect for a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 1x
- Method: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounces) can petite diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- Place the sausage in a large dutch oven or pot. Brown and crumble the sausage until cooked through. Drain off any excess grease.
- Stir in the onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper and cook 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- Pour in the petite diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and pasta. Make sure the pasta is covered by the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for 8 minutes or until pasta is al dente.
- Turn the heat down to medium. Stir in the cream cheese and Parmesan cheese. Cook another 5 minutes or until the cream cheese melts.
- When serving, top with fresh basil.
Notes
For best results, use fresh basil as a garnish to add brightness. The soup can be stored in the refrigerator for 3-4 days; reheat gently and add extra broth if it thickens too much. You can substitute ditalini pasta with small pasta shapes or add vegetables like spinach for extra nutrition.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg