Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
Imagine a warm bowl of soup filled with tender sausage, silky broth, and a sprinkle of fresh Parmesan cheese. This creamy sausage soup has everything: satisfying flavors, easy steps, and a cozy, hearty touch perfect for weeknights.
Equipment
- Large Pot
Ingredients
dried basil
- 1 pound Italian sausage use spicy, mild, or turkey sausage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes with juices
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- salt and pepper to taste
- fresh parsley optional garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it up, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté chopped onion and garlic for 3–4 minutes until onion is translucent.
- Add diced tomatoes with juices and chicken stock. Return sausage to the pot.
- Stir in dried basil and oregano. Simmer gently for 10 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta. Simmer until pasta is al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Mix until creamy.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper. Garnish with parsley if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
To make ahead, cook pasta separately and store apart from soup. Reheat gently to avoid curdling the cream. Customize with extra veggies or switch sausage types for flavor variation.
Nutrition Information (Per Serving)
⚠️Disclaimer: The nutrition information provided is estimated based on automated calculations and should be viewed as an approximation. These values are offered as a helpful reference and may vary depending on specific ingredients and brands used. For the most accurate results, please consult your own nutritional data or preferred brand values.
| Nutrient | Amount |
| Calories | 420 kcal |
| Total Fat | 25 g |
| Saturated Fat | 10 g |
| Cholesterol | 70 mg |
| Sodium | 850 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 28 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Protein | 22 g |