Description
Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup is a flavorful, creamy tomato-based soup packed with Italian sausage, pasta, and rich cheeses. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s perfect for a weeknight dinner the whole family will love.
Ingredients
450g Italian sausage, casings removed
1 onion, finely diced
2 garlic cloves, chopped
½ tsp ground fennel (optional)
½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
4 cups chicken broth
1 can (14.5 oz) petite diced tomatoes
8 oz pasta (ditalini or similar; gluten-free if needed)
1 tsp Italian seasoning or oregano
½ cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano
4 oz cream cheese, warmed
½ cup heavy cream
Salt and black pepper, to taste
1 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Brown the sausage and onion: In a large saucepan, cook Italian sausage and diced onion together until sausage is fully cooked. Break the sausage into bite‑sized pieces. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add aromatics and spices: Stir in garlic, fennel (if using), and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.
- Incorporate the core components: Add chicken broth, canned tomatoes, your pasta of choice, and a dash of Italian seasoning to build flavor. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it gently simmer. Cook until the pasta reaches al dente—about 6–8 minutes.
- Fold in the creamy ingredients—grated Parmesan, softened cream cheese, and a splash of heavy cream—until fully melted and blended, about 3–5 minutes.
- Finish and serve: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Stir in chopped parsley if desired, then ladle and enjoy!
Notes
Use milk or yogurt instead of cream for a lighter version.
Add baby spinach or roasted red peppers for extra veggies.
To thicken, stir in cornstarch slurry near the end.
Best frozen without dairy; add cream when reheating.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1/6th of recipe)
- Calories: 430 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Protein: 20 g