Description
This hearty Italian Sausage Soup combines savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a creamy tomato broth packed with flavor. Made in one pot, it’s a comforting and satisfying meal perfect for cozy dinners. Fresh basil and parmesan cheese add a delightful finishing touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Sausage and Broth
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth, plus more if needed
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
Vegetables and Seasonings
- 1 small white onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Pasta and Dairy
- 8 ounces short pasta (casarecce pasta recommended)
- 1 cup heavy cream, brought to room temperature
Garnish
- Fresh basil
- Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Cook the sausage: Crumble and cook the Italian sausage in a large soup pot over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain the fat and remove the sausage with a slotted spoon. Set aside.
- Sauté aromatics: In the same pot, add olive oil and cook the diced onion until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in minced garlic, crushed red pepper, salt, and black pepper; cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
- Add liquids and bring to boil: Increase heat to high, pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook the pasta: Add pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, typically 7-15 minutes depending on pasta type.
- Combine and simmer: Reduce heat to low, stir in the cooked sausage and heavy cream, and simmer gently for 2 minutes until heated through.
- Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil leaves and freshly grated parmesan cheese as desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Adjust crushed red pepper to taste for spice level.
- Add additional chicken broth if soup is too thick.
- For a lighter version, substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or milk, but the soup will be less creamy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
