Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup

Name: Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed; 1 onion, diced; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel (optional); 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional); 4 cups chicken broth; 1 (14.5 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes; 8 ounces pasta such as ditalini (gluten-free for gluten-free); 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning; 1/2 cup parmigiano reggiano (parmesan), grated; 4 ounces cream cheese (warmed); 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream; salt and pepper to taste; 1 tablespoon parsley, chopped (optional)

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Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total: 30

Servings: 6

Instructions

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Step 1

Cook the sausage and onion in a large saucepan until cooked, breaking the sausage apart as it cooks, before draining any excess grease.

Step 2

Add the garlic, fennel, and red pepper flakes, mix, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

Step 3

Add the broth, tomatoes, pasta, and Italian seasoning, bring to a boil, reduce the heat and simmer until the pasta is cooked, al-dente, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

Add the parmesan, cream cheese, and cream, and let the cheeses melt into the soup, about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5

Season with salt and pepper to taste, mix in the parsley and enjoy!

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