Description
Hearty and creamy Sausage Soup made with mild Italian sausage, tomato paste, diced tomatoes, cream cheese, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. This flavorful soup is perfect as a fulfilling meal, boasting rich Italian seasoning and a smooth texture that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
Soup Base
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- ½ small white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 pound mild Italian sausage
Tomato Mixture
- 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
Dairy
- 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 then the diced onions. Cook until the onions become slightly soft and translucent, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Add Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and cook for an additional 1 minute, stirring constantly to prevent burning and to release the aroma.
- Cook Sausage: Add the Italian sausage meat to the pan. Use a spatula to break it up into small pieces. Cook, stirring frequently, until the sausage is no longer pink and cooked through, approximately 7-9 minutes.
- Add Tomato Ingredients and Seasonings: Stir in the tomato paste, diced tomatoes (with their juices), Italian seasoning, kosher salt, black pepper, cream cheese, and chicken broth. Mix well to combine all ingredients.
- Finish with Cream and Parmesan: Slowly stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, blending them into the soup to create a rich and creamy texture.
- Simmer: Cover the pan with a lid and reduce the heat to low. Allow the soup to simmer gently for 5 minutes to blend the flavors thoroughly.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with freshly chopped parsley and additional Parmesan cheese if desired. Serve hot for a delicious, comforting meal.
Notes
- This soup is hearty and rich, perfect as a full meal rather than just an appetizer.
- For a spicier version, consider using spicy Italian sausage instead of mild.
- Serve with crusty bread or a side salad for a complete dining experience.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently on the stovetop.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 475 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg
