Creamy Sausage and Tomato Pasta Soup
A warm, creamy bowl of savory sausage, tangy tomatoes, and tender pasta perfect for an easy weeknight meal.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound Italian sausage
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup pasta (e.g., fusilli or penne)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if necessary.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is transparent.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes (with juice), chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring to a boil.
- Add the pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Reduce heat and stir in the heavy cream. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil if desired.
Notes
Use uncooked pasta and cook it directly in the soup for less cleanup. Brown the sausage well for more flavor; drain excess fat. Add cream at the end to avoid curdling; warm slowly. For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream. For extra veggies, stir in spinach or chopped bell pepper near the end.