Description
This Sausage Tomato Cream Cheese Soup combines savory beef sausage with vibrant tomatoes in a creamy base, making it a perfect comfort food for chilly evenings. Easy to prepare, it’s a one-pot wonder that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
- Italian sausage (or beef sausage or turkey sausage)
- Canned diced tomatoes (or fresh tomatoes, peeled and chopped)
- Cream cheese
- Chicken or vegetable broth
- Garlic
- Onion
- Italian herbs (basil and oregano)
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
- Balsamic vinegar (optional)
- Olive oil (if necessary)
- Fresh basil (for garnish, optional)
- Parmesan cheese (for garnish, optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, add your sausage. If you're using beef or turkey sausage, break it up into small pieces as it cooks. Sauté until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove it from the pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, add a bit of olive oil if necessary, and then toss in chopped onions and minced garlic. Cook until the onions are translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, along with their juices. If you’re using fresh tomatoes, add them now. Bring this mixture to a simmer.
- Pour in your broth of choice and bring the soup back to a gentle boil. Then, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes to let all the flavors meld together.
- Cut the cream cheese into cubes and stir it into the soup until it melts and combines smoothly.
- Return the cooked sausage to the pot and stir to combine. Let everything simmer together for an additional 5 minutes.
- Before serving, taste your soup and adjust the seasoning with salt, pepper, or any additional herbs you like.
- Ladle the soup into bowls and garnish with fresh basil or a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese if desired. Enjoy your hearty meal!
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: For a smoother texture, consider blending a portion of the soup with an immersion blender before serving. Feel free to add in some chopped vegetables, like bell peppers or spinach, during the simmering phase to increase the nutritional value and flavor of your soup.