Sausage Creamy Basil Soup (Printable Recipe Version)

Creamy sausage soup with pasta and Parmesan cheese. Quick comfort food that's great for busy nights or to pair with some fresh bread.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

01 - 8 oz soft cream cheese.
02 - 1 lb sausage, Italian-style.
03 - 1/2 teaspoon pepper, black.
04 - 1/2 teaspoon table salt.
05 - 2 cloves of garlic, minced small.
06 - 4 cups broth, chicken.
07 - 1/2 cup Parmesan, shredded.
08 - 1/2 cup onions, finely chopped.
09 - 8 oz small ditalini.
10 - 1 teaspoon dried Italian herbs.
11 - 1/4 cup basil, fresh and torn.
12 - 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, petite cut.

# Steps to Make It:

01 - In a Dutch oven, cook the sausage fully and remove the extra grease.
02 - Toss in onion, pepper, salt, and Italian herbs. Cook for about a minute or two.
03 - Stir in the minced garlic and allow it to cook briefly, around 1 minute.
04 - Pour in diced tomatoes, pasta, and broth until pasta is submerged.
05 - Cook at a boil for 8 minutes, stopping when the pasta still has a firm bite.
06 - Turn down to medium heat to prevent overcooking.
07 - Pop in the Parmesan and cream cheese. Stir until melted and creamy, around 5 minutes.
08 - Scatter fresh basil on top, then dish it up.

# Extra Information:

01 - Don’t overcook the pasta, or it’ll turn mushy when left hot in the soup.
02 - Cut cream cheese into cubes so it melts faster.

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