Description

Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup is a hearty, comforting one-pot meal made with Italian sausage, pasta, vegetables, and a rich, cheesy broth. It’s easy to prepare and perfect for chilly evenings.

Ingredients

1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, diced

2 celery stalks, diced

4 cups chicken broth (low sodium)

1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half for a lighter version)

1 cup small pasta (like ditalini or elbow macaroni)

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Optional garnish: chopped parsley or extra Parmesan

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Instructions

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until softened, about 5–6 minutes.
Add chicken broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
Stir in pasta and cook until just al dente, according to package instructions.
Reduce heat, return sausage to the pot, and add heavy cream. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley or extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

Spinach or kale can be added in the last few minutes for extra nutrients.

Use chicken or turkey sausage for a lighter version.

Swap pasta with cauliflower or zucchini noodles for low-carb option.

Use hot Italian sausage and red pepper flakes for a spicy twist.

Asiago or Pecorino Romano can replace Parmesan for a different flavor.

To prevent cheese clumping, remove soup from heat before stirring in cheese.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Category: Soup
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: Italian-American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 380
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 780mg
Fat: 27g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 13g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 20g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 15g
Cholesterol: 65mg