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Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup

This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup is one of those dishes that warms you from the inside out! Loaded with Italian sausage, veggies, and pasta, then finished with parmesan, every spoonful is packed with hearty flavors. It's a recipe you'll want to keep in your winter meal plan rotation. This soup is perfect for chilly nights when you want something cozy and satisfying. It's filling enough to be a meal on its own, especially when served with a crusty piece of bread for dipping.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 663 kcal
Course: Main Course , Soup , Lunch
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (see note 1)
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 5 cloves garlic minced
  • ¼ cup dry white wine (see note 2)
  • 4 cups chicken broth (see note 3)
  • 1 can tomatoes 14.5oz/400g can
  • 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs
  • ½ teaspoon dried basil
  • ½ teaspoon ground fennel
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 8 oz small pasta shape (see note 4)
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup parmesan grated
  • 2 tablespoon fresh parsley finely chopped (see note 5)

Instructions

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  1. Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan or Dutch oven over medium heat.2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  2. Cook the sausage for 5 minutes until it is starting to color. Use your spatula to break it apart, but leave it chunky.1 lb / 450 g Italian sausage
  3. Add the chopped onion and cook for a further 5 minutes.1 onion
  4. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds before adding the white wine.5 cloves garlic¼ cup / 60 ml dry white wine
  5. Add the broth, tomatoes, dried herbs, salt and pepper. Then, bring to a simmer.4 cups / 960 ml chicken broth1 can tomatoes1 tsp dried Italian herbs½ tsp dried basil½ tsp ground fennel½ tsp salt¼ tsp black pepper
  6. Cook for 5 minutes before adding the pasta. Cook it for 2 minutes less than the packet suggests.8 oz / 225 g small pasta shape
  7. Add in the heavy cream and bring back to a simmer.1 cup heavy cream
  8. Sprinkle the parmesan over the soup and gently stir to combine.1 cup / 40 g parmesan
  9. Check your seasoning, stir through the chopped parsley, and serve.2 tbsp fresh parsley

Notes

  • You can use hot or sweet sausage meat. Pick a variety that your family loves. If your sausage has a casing, make sure to remove it and crumble the sausage before cooking.
  • Any wine that you like to drink is good here. You could also use a red wine. If you don't consume alcohol, replace it with extra broth and a ¼ teaspoon of balsamic vinegar.
  • You can use beef or vegetable broth as well.
  • Elbow Macaroni, Ditalini, Mini Farfalle, Tubetti, or Mini Penne will all work here. You can break spaghetti or linguine into small lengths if you don't have a small shape. Orzo and Pastina are too small and get lost in the soup.
  • Buying a block and grating your parmesan is best. Pre-grated cheese is coated to stop it from sticking together, and this coating can make your soup grainy.

Nutrition Information

Calories 663kcal (33%) Carbohydrates 34g (11%) Protein 24g (48%) Fat 48g (74%) Saturated Fat 21g (105%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 19g Cholesterol 118mg (39%) Sodium 1625mg (68%) Potassium 414mg (12%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 4g (8%) Vitamin A 792IU (16%) Vitamin C 5mg (6%) Calcium 273mg (27%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 663

% Daily Value*

Calories 663kcal 33%
Carbohydrates 34g 11%
Protein 24g 48%
Fat 48g 74%
Saturated Fat 21g 105%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 19g 95%
Cholesterol 118mg 39%
Sodium 1625mg 68%
Potassium 414mg 9%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 4g 8%
Vitamin A 792IU 16%
Vitamin C 5mg 6%
Calcium 273mg 27%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.