Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup

Option: Replace the cream with milk or yogurt. Option: Add 1-2 tablespoons cornstarch (mixed into 2 tablespoons cool water) to the soup near the end and simmer to thicken. Option: Omit the pasta; also remove 1 cup of chicken broth. Option: Add 1/2 cup roasted red peppers, diced! Option: Add 2 tablespoons of sliced basil just before serving! Option: Garnish with more parmesan!

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Cook the sausage and onion in a large saucepan until cooked, breaking the sausage apart as it cooks, before draining any excess grease.

Step 2

Add the garlic, fennel, and red pepper flakes, mix, and cook until fragrant, about a minute.

Step 3

Add the broth, tomatoes, pasta, and Italian seasoning, bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer until the pasta is cooked, al-dente, about 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

Add the parmesan, cream cheese, and cream, and let the cheeses melt into the soup, for about 3-5 minutes.

Step 5

Season with salt and pepper to taste, and mix in the parsley.