Savory Creamy Sausage Soup for a Cozy Dinner
Experience the comforting warmth of this Creamy Sausage Soup, a quick and satisfying meal perfect for any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, based on preference)
- ½ cupdiced onion
- 2cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoonItalian seasoning
- ½ teaspoonsalt
- ½ teaspoonground black pepper
- 4 cupschicken broth
- 1can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
- 8 ozditalini pasta
- 8 ozcream cheese, softened and cubed
- ½ cupgrated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cupfresh 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!
Nutrition
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Protein: 24 g