Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
This creamy Parmesan Italian sausage soup is rich, hearty, and packed with savory sausage, tender pasta, tomatoes, and Italian herbs in a velvety cheesy broth.
Equipment
- large soup pot
- wooden spoon
- cutting board
- chef knife
- grater for fresh Parmesan cheese
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian 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
Use spicy Italian sausage for extra heat or turkey sausage for a lighter version. Freshly grated Parmesan melts more smoothly into the soup. Serve with crusty bread for a complete comforting meal.