Description
Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup is a warm, comforting dish that combines rich flavors and satisfying textures, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings with friends. This creamy soup features tender chicken sausage paired with al dente pasta and a blend of aromatic spices, all enveloped in a velvety broth. The addition of fresh basil brightens the dish, delivering a delightful burst of flavor with each spoonful. Perfectly quick to prepare in just 25 minutes, this one-pot meal minimizes cleanup while maximizing taste.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken or turkey sausage
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces ditalini pasta
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven, brown the chicken sausage until cooked through. Drain excess grease.
- Add onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper; sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken broth and petite diced tomatoes; add ditalini pasta and bring to boil. Cook until pasta is al dente (about 8 minutes).
- Lower heat; mix in cream cheese and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg