Creamy Sausage Pasta Soup Recipe

 

 

Ingredients:

1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, your choice)

1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, if sausage is lean)

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 celery stalks, diced

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 ½ cups ditalini pasta (or any small pasta)

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper to taste

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar & mozzarella)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Cook the sausage:

In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Break it up into bite-sized pieces as it cooks. Remove excess grease if necessary.

Sauté veggies:

Add the diced onions, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for 1 more minute.

Add broth & seasonings:

Pour in the chicken broth. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.

Add pasta:

Stir in the ditalini pasta and reduce the heat to medium. Simmer until pasta is al dente (about 10–12 minutes).

Make it creamy:

Stir in the heavy cream and shredded cheese. Let the cheese melt completely and soup thicken slightly. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve:

Garnish with chopped parsley and an extra sprinkle of cheese if desired. Serve hot with crusty bread!