Creamy Sausage and Tomato Pasta Soup
This creamy sausage and tomato pasta soup is a hearty and comforting dish, perfect for family dinners.
Equipment
- Dutch oven A large pot for cooking the soup.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 0.5 cup diced onion
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 oz petite diced tomatoes
- 8 oz ditalini pasta
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup fresh basil
Instructions
- In a large dutch oven or pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and crumbled, about 5-7 minutes. Make sure to drain any excess grease to keep the soup from becoming too oily.
- Add the diced onion, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Sauté for 1-2 minutes until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional minute, allowing the garlic to release its flavor.
- Pour in the petite diced tomatoes (with juices), chicken broth, and ditalini pasta. Ensure that the pasta is fully submerged in the broth. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook for about 8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.
- Reduce the heat to medium and add the softened cream cheese and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes or until the cheeses have melted and the soup is creamy.
- Serve the soup hot, garnished with fresh basil for a burst of flavor. Enjoy your delicious creation!
Notes
For a lighter version, you can use turkey sausage and low-fat cream cheese.