Italian Sausage Parmesan Soup

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 pounds sweet Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 white onion, diced
• 3 tablespoons minced garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 8 cups chicken broth
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) crushed tomatoes
• 16 ounces ditalini pasta
• 2 tablespoons Italian seasoning
• 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened and cubed
• 2 cups heavy cream
• Salt and black pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven.
2. Add in the sausage and onion and cook over medium-high heat, breaking up the sausage as it cooks, about 10 minutes.
3. Add the garlic and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 minute more.
4. Stir in the broth, tomatoes, pasta, and Italian seasoning and bring to a boil.
5. Reduce hear to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, about 8 minutes.
6. Stir in the parmesan, cream cheese and heavy cream, cooking until melted and combined.
7. Season to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

The original recipe for this truly tasty soup can be found here.