Description
Savor the comforting warmth of Sausage & Tomato Cream Cheese Soup, a delightful blend of juicy Italian sausage, rich tomatoes, and creamy cheese. This hearty soup is perfect for busy weeknights or casual gatherings, ready in just 30 minutes. Its creamy texture and savory flavor make it a family favorite that you’ll want to enjoy again and again. Serve it as an appetizer or main dish alongside crusty bread or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 lb uncooked Italian sausage
- 1 small white onion (thinly sliced)
- 2–3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 1 can (8 oz) tomato puree
- 1 can (14 oz) crushed tomatoes
- 1–3 cups chicken broth (to taste)
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 cup cream cheese (chopped and softened)
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
- Kosher salt and pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add onions and sauté until softened, about 4–5 minutes.
- Add the sausage, breaking it up with a spatula until cooked through. Stir in garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Mix in the tomato puree, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and dried basil. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
- Stir in cream cheese and half the parmesan until melted into a creamy consistency. Adjust thickness with more broth if desired.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot topped with remaining parmesan and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg