My creamy parmesan Italian sausage soup is a one pot meal that is sure to satisfy. It’s made with a creamy base and packed with delicious Italian sausage, diced tomatoes, and pasta. The flavor in the soup is next level. Once you make this soup, it’s sure to become a staple in your recipe collection.

 

This Italian sausage and pasta soup has been a family favorite for years. It’s hearty, comforting, and just really hits the spot.

I always describe this soup like a warm hug in a bowl. The creamy base mixed with the Italian sausage, pasta, tomatoes, and the perfect grated parmesan cheese, is something I can’t get enough of eating. Even my picky kids love this soup!

Want more pasta recipes? Check out this ground beef alfredo, goulash, and buttered noodles.

Why this recipe works

• Comfort food. This is the ultimate cozy bowl of soup.
• One pot meal. Easy clean-up for the win!
• Simple to make. This recipe is surprisingly easy to make because you are basically dumping everything into one pot.

Ingredients needed

• Italian sausage – Use your favorite Italian sausage. If yours has a casing, make sure to remove it before cooking and crumbling the sausage.
• Onion – You will need about 1/2 of a large onion.
• Garlic – Minced garlic adds delicious flavor to the soup.
• Chicken broth – Chicken broth is part of the base of the soup. You can substitute with vegetable broth if needed.
• Petite diced tomatoes – Use a whole can of petite diced tomatoes.
• Pasta – I prefer using ditalini pasta but you can substitute with your favorite small pasta.
• Cream cheese – I like using full fat cream cheese for the best flavor.
• Parmesan cheese – Use freshly grated parmesan cheese because it melts fast into the soup.
• Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper
• Optional: Fresh basil or fresh parsley

How to make creamy parmesan Italian sausage soup

This creamy soup comes together in a few simple steps. Scroll down to the recipe card for the full recipe and step-by-step video.

1. Begin by browning the Italian sausage in a large pot. Once it’s browned, remove any excess grease.
2. Stir in the diced onion for 1-2 minutes and then the minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
3. Pour in the chicken stock, petite diced tomatoes, and the pasta. Stir to make sure the pasta is covered with broth. Bring to a boil and cook for 8 minutes or until the pasta is al dente.

4. Stir in the cream cheese and the grated parmesan cheese. Let cook another 5 minutes or until the cream cheese has melted.
5. Serve the soup warm. You can top with extra parmesan cheese, chopped fresh basil, or fresh parsley.

Heather’s recipe tips

• Cook the pasta until al dente. You don’t want it to over cook since it will continue cooking with the cream cheese.
• Make sure to soften the cream cheese. I also like to cut it into cubes so that it melts faster.
• If you would prefer to thin out the soup, you can add a splash of heavy cream.

Variations

• Spice it up: If you would like to add a little heat to the soup you can substitute the petite diced tomatoes with a can of Rotel tomatoes. You could also add in a teaspoon of red pepper flakes.
• Different pasta: I like using ditalini pasta but you can substitute with another small pasta like elbow macaroni, small shells, or rotini.
• Add vegetables: You could add diced celery in with the onion or some fresh baby spinach at the end after the cream cheese has been added.

Serving suggestions

This soup is great on it’s own but I also like to serve it with crusty bread or garlic bread and a simple salad.

How to store leftovers

When you are ready to store any leftovers, be sure to let the soup cool. Package in an airtight container and keep in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.

You can reheat the soup in a sauce pan on the stove or in the microwave.

This soup can be frozen in a freezer safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and then reheat on the stove.

Common questions

More easy Italian sausage recipe

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