Description
This hearty and creamy Sausage Soup features mild Italian sausage simmered with tomatoes, cream cheese, and Parmesan for a rich, flavorful meal that is both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
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Soup Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ small white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
- 1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup cream cheese
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Sauté Onions: Heat the extra virgin olive oil in a large pan over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook until it becomes slightly soft, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional one minute, allowing the garlic to release its aroma without burning.
- Cook Sausage: Add the mild Italian sausage to the pan. Break up the meat with a spatula and cook it thoroughly while stirring frequently until no pink remains, about 7-8 minutes.
- Incorporate Tomato Ingredients: Stir in tomato paste, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, cream cheese, and chicken broth. Mix well to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle the parmesan cheese into the soup, stirring until the cheese melts and the soup becomes creamy.
- Simmer Soup: Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the soup to gently simmer for 5 minutes so flavors meld together beautifully.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from heat and garnish with fresh chopped parsley and extra parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve hot for a satisfying meal.
Notes
- This soup is wonderfully hearty and creamy, making it a filling meal on its own.
- For a spicier twist, substitute mild Italian sausage with hot Italian sausage.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete dinner.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stove.
- Freeze leftovers in airtight containers for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 16 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
