Description
Comforting creamy parmesan sausage soup whisks home cooks through an Italian-inspired culinary journey. Hearty ingredients blend seamlessly, delivering rich flavors that warm hearts and satisfy hungry souls with each spoonful you savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 pound ground beef (93% lean or leaner)
- 4 ounces cream cheese, warmed
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
Liquid and Seasoning Ingredients:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) petite diced tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream or whipping cream
- 1/2 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (parmesan)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon ground fennel (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 8 ounces pasta, such as ditalini (use gluten-free for a gluten-free option)
- 1 tablespoon chopped parsley (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, brown ground beef with onions over medium heat at 350°F, breaking meat into small fragments while stirring periodically. Eliminate excess fat after meat is thoroughly cooked.
- Introduce minced garlic, fennel, and red pepper flakes. Sauté for 60 seconds until aromatic, releasing intense herbal fragrances.
- Incorporate chicken broth, diced tomatoes, uncooked pasta, and Italian seasoning. Elevate to a rolling boil, then immediately reduce temperature to gentle simmer. Cook approximately 7 minutes until pasta reaches tender consistency, monitoring closely to prevent overcooking.
- Integrate grated Parmesan, cream cheese, and heavy cream. Allow ingredients to meld and dissolve completely, creating a silky, luxurious texture. Stir continuously for 4 minutes, ensuring uniform consistency.
- Evaluate soup’s flavor profile, seasoning with salt and pepper as desired. Optional: Garnish with fresh parsley for vibrant color and complementary herbal notes. Serve immediately while maintaining optimal temperature and creamy disposition.
Notes
- Swap ground beef with ground turkey or chicken for a leaner protein option that still delivers fantastic flavor.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make this soup completely celiac-friendly without compromising the creamy texture.
- Reduce sodium by choosing low-sodium chicken broth and monitoring salt added during seasoning to control overall salt intake.
- Enhance vegetable content by adding chopped zucchini or spinach during the simmering stage for extra nutrition and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 365
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg