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Sausage & Tomato Cream Cheese Soup

Creamy Sausage & Tomato Cream Cheese Soup for Cozy Nights

This Sausage & Tomato Cream Cheese Soup is a comforting dish perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage spicy or ground turkey optional
  • 1 medium White Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Tomato Puree or tomato sauce
  • 1 can Crushed Tomatoes or diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil or fresh basil
For the Creamy Blend
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese or mascarpone
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • to taste Kosher Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped

Equipment

  • large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add diced onion and cook for 4–5 minutes until translucent.
  2. Add Italian sausage, breaking it into bite-sized pieces. Cook for 6–8 minutes until browned. Stir in garlic for the last minute.
  3. Pour in tomato puree, crushed tomatoes, chicken broth, and dried basil. Bring to boil, then reduce to low and simmer for 10–15 minutes.
  4. Stir in cream cheese until incorporated. Adjust consistency with more broth if needed during 3–5 minutes of low heat stirring.
  5. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with Parmesan cheese and chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best texture, let cream cheese come to room temperature before adding to the soup. Add fresh spinach or kale during the last few minutes of simmering for extra nutrients.

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