Creamy Italian Sausage Soup with Pasta
If you’re looking for a warm and comforting homemade soup to enjoy on a cold night, this creamy Italian sausage soup recipe is the perfect meal. Packed with flavorful Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a creamy parmesan broth, this dish has rich flavors that the whole family will love.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Perfect Comfort Food: This easy recipe is the ultimate cozy dish with its creamy base and savory sausage.
- Great for Busy Weeknights: Quick to prepare and made with basic ingredients from your shopping list.
- Versatile: Swap in your favorite ground meat, short pasta, or tortellini for a new twist next time.
- Kid-Friendly: Even picky eaters will enjoy this soup’s creamy textures and nice flavor.
Ingredients You’ll Need
Here’s a breakdown of what you’ll need to make this flavorful soup:
- Sausage: Choose mild Italian sausage, pork sausage, or turkey sausage for a different flavor profile. For a spicy kick, use hot Italian sausage.
- Pasta: Opt for small pasta shapes like ditalini noodles, elbow macaroni, or Farfalle. These shapes work well to soak up the creamy broth.
- Soup Base: Create the base of the soup with chicken stock or broth for a rich, savory flavor.
- Creamy Ingredients: Heavy cream and cream cheese combine to make a luscious, creamy broth full of flavor.
- Seasonings: Basil, oregano, thyme, and parsley add classic Italian herb flavors to the soup.
- Parmesan Cheese: Use high-quality Parmesan that you grate yourself. Freshly grated cheese melts more smoothly, enhancing the soup’s texture and taste.
Special Tools (affiliate links): large pot or Dutch oven
How to Make Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
Here are the step-by-step directions for how to make creamy parmesan Italian sausage soup. You can find the full printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- Brown the Sausage: Cook the sausage in a large pot until browned. Drain the grease if there is a lot of excess.
- Add Aromatics: Stir in dried minced onion and dried minced garlic. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Create the Base: Add chicken broth and cream cheese to the pot. Reduce to low heat and cook until the cream cheese melts completely, stirring occasionally.
- Season the Soup: Stir in basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the noodles and cook over medium heat until al dente. (Al dente means the pasta should be tender but slightly firm when bitten.)
- Finish the Soup: Remove the pot from heat. Stir in heavy whipping cream and parmesan cheese until the cheese melts smoothly into the creamy base.
- Serve Hot: Ladle into bowls and serve immediately. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
Tips for Success
- Adjust the Creaminess: If the soup gets too thick, thin it with a splash of chicken stock.
- Don’t Overcook Pasta: Keep it al dente to avoid mushy pasta soup.
What to Serve With Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
- Grilled Cheese Sandwich: A classic pairing! Gooey cheese and crispy bread perfectly complement the creamy soup.
- Homemade Rosemary Garlic Dinner Rolls: Soft, fluffy, and flavorful, these rolls are the perfect addition to soup.
Storing Leftovers
- Refrigerator: Store leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days. The flavors deepen, making it even better the next day.
- Freezer: I don’t recommend freezing this soup because the cream ingredients can separate and alter the texture when reheated.
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup with Pasta
This hearty dish combines savory sausage, tender pasta, and a rich parmesan broth for the perfect comfort meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground sausage
- 1 tablespoon minced dried garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced dried onion
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 teaspoons dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon salt or more to taste
- 4 cups pasta noodles
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups shredded parmesan
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in a large pot until browned. Drain the grease if there is a lot of excess.
- Stir in dried minced onion and dried minced garlic. Cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chicken broth and cream cheese to the pot. Reduce to low heat and cook until the cream cheese melts completely, stirring occasionally.
- Stir in basil, oregano, thyme, parsley, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Add the noodles and cook over medium heat until al dente. (Al dente means the pasta should be tender but slightly firm when bitten.)
- Remove the pot from heat. Stir in heavy whipping cream and parmesan cheese until the cheese melts smoothly into the creamy base.
- Ladle into bowls and serve immediately. Garnish with extra parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.
About Sarah
Wife. Mother. From-Scratch Cook. Homemaker.
I’m Sarah, the creator of Rocky Hedge Farm, where I share my love for simple living, homemade meals, and creating a cozy home. As a wife and mother, I’m passionate about slowing down, cooking from scratch, and finding joy in the everyday moments of life. From DIY projects and family-friendly recipes, I hope to inspire others to embrace a life rooted in simplicity and warmth.
