Description
Hearty and creamy Sausage Soup made with mild Italian sausage, tomatoes, cream cheese, and Parmesan, packed with rich flavors and perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
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Main 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: In a large pan over medium heat, add the olive oil and diced onions. Cook until the onions are slightly softened, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
- Cook Sausage: Add the mild Italian sausage meat to the pan. Break it up with a spatula and cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is fully cooked and no longer pink, about 7-8 minutes.
- Add Tomato Elements and Seasoning: Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, kosher salt, and black pepper. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Add Cream Cheese and Broth: Add the cream cheese and chicken broth to the pan, stirring until the cream cheese melts and incorporates smoothly.
- Add Cream and Cheese: Pour in the heavy cream and sprinkle in the Parmesan cheese. Stir well to create a rich and creamy soup base.
- Simmer: Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the soup to simmer gently for about 5 minutes, letting all flavors meld together.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove the lid, garnish with fresh chopped parsley and additional Parmesan if desired. Serve hot.
Notes
- This soup is rich and filling, perfect as a hearty meal on its own.
- For a spicier option, use hot Italian sausage instead of mild.
- You can substitute cream cheese with mascarpone for a slightly different texture and flavor.
- Pair with crusty bread or a light salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 650 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 17 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
