Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup Recipe
This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup is a rich, flavorful dish featuring Italian sausage, cream, and Parmesan. Perfect for a cozy dinner, it's loaded with hearty ingredients and comforting flavors. Make this one-pot meal your go-to soup recipe for busy nights!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
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- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
- 8 ounces pasta (such as ditalini, gluten-free for gluten-free option)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (grated)
- 4 ounces cream cheese (warmed)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon parsley (chopped, optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add diced onions and cook until softened.
- Stir in garlic, ground fennel, and red pepper flakes (if using), and cook for another minute.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, and bring to a simmer.
- Add pasta and Italian seasoning, cooking until pasta is tender.
- Stir in Parmesan, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Continue cooking until the cheese melts and the soup is creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired, and serve.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free pasta.
- Adjust creaminess by adding more or less heavy cream.
- Can be made spicier with extra red pepper flakes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 950mg