This Creamy Italian Sausage Soup is a cozy, hearty meal that will bring everyone to the table. Filled with tender pasta, flavorful Italian chicken sausage, leafy spinach, and a rich tomato cream broth, this dish combines the best parts of pasta night and soup night into one satisfying dish.
Why we love this recipe:
This soup is ready in about 30 minutes in one pot. Busy weekdays, chilly evenings, feeding a hungry family.. Spicy sausage adds depth of flavor, and the creamy broth and melted mozzarella cheese provide comfort and appetite even with just a spoonful.
- One Pot Wonder: Everything comes together in one pot, which means fewer dishes and easier cleanup. It’s always a win on a busy weeknight.
- Comfort food made easy: This soup offers all the cozy, creamy goodness of a pasta dinner with the warmth and comfort of a hearty soup.
- Family Friendly Flavors: Italian seasoning, tomatoes, and cheese create a familiar flavor that children love, and the sausage adds depth that adults love.
- Customized: It’s easy to adjust the spiciness, swap out proteins, and add additional vegetables depending on what you have on hand.
- Perfect for leftovers: The more it sits, the more the flavor deepens, and the leftovers are just as delicious, if not better, the next day.
- Feed the Crowd: This recipe makes a generous amount and is perfect for sharing with hungry family, meal prep, or with friends.
Tips for the Best Sausage Pasta Soup
- After adding the pasta, stir frequently. While the pasta is cooking, it may stick to the bottom of the pot.
- Divide the pasta evenly. If using lasagna noodles, break them into similarly sized pieces for even cooking.
- Thickness adjustment: If the soup becomes too thick, add more broth or water.
- Lower the heat before adding the cream: This will prevent the dairy from separating.
- Taste before serving: For sausage and cheese, add salt and adjust seasoning at the end.
Substitutions and Variations
- Softer taste: Use mild Italian sausage rather than spicy.
- Other proteins: Swap chicken sausage for turkey sausage or plant-based sausage.
- Gluten Free: Use gluten-free pasta or broken gluten-free lasagna noodles.
- Dairy Free: Use full-fat coconut milk and dairy-free cheese alternatives.
- Additional Vegetables: Add zucchini, mushrooms, and bell peppers along with the onions.
- Low fat: Replace the heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk (the soup will be slightly thinner).
- Spinach Swap: Kale or Swiss chard work well in place of spinach.
Storage and prep tips:
- Refrigerated storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 1 hour. 4 days.
- Reheat slowly. Warm on the stovetop or in the microwave, adding broth as needed.
- Freezing Tips: If it freezes, do that. before Add cream and cheese. Add dairy when reheating for best texture.
Serving suggestions:
Serve Creamy Sausage Soup with:
- Garlic bread or crusty whole grain bread
- Simple green salad with vinaigrette
- Grilled vegetables on the side
- Specially grated parmesan cheese for topping
For kids, you can make a family-friendly version by cutting the pasta into smaller pieces and using mild sausage.
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Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
This creamy Italian sausage soup combines the best parts of pasta night and soup night into one satisfying dish.
Serving Size: 6
In a large pot or Dutch oven, add the sausage, chopped onion, and Italian seasoning and cook over medium heat until the sausage is browned and the onion is soft. 5-10 minutes.
Add crushed tomatoes, marinara sauce, and broth. Season with salt and pepper. Boil, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened. 10 minutes.
Please stir 2 cups of water And boil it.
Add pasta and cook until tender. 10 minutesStir occasionally to prevent sticking. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
Reduce the heat and add the heavy cream and mozzarella cheese, stirring until melted and creamy.
Serve in bowls, topped with Parmesan cheese and fresh herbs.
