Creamy Italian Sausage Soup

 

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons (30 milliliters) avocado oil
• 1/2 medium-sized white onion, chopped
• 1 pound ground mild Italian sausage
• 1 cup (240 milliliters) chicken broth
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 14.5-ounce can petite diced tomatoes
• 10.75-ounce can pureed tomatoes
• 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon pepper
• 1 1/4 cup (300 milliliters) heavy whipping cream
• 1/4 cup (28 grams) shredded Parmesan cheese

Garnishes:

• Shredded Parmesan cheese
• Finely chopped fresh parsley

• Instructions

  1. Cook Onion: In a pot over medium-high heat, heat avocado oil. Add onion and cook until slightly softened and edges are golden, about 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. Cook Sausage Then Stir In Ingredients: Add sausage and, using a wooden spoon, break apart into pieces. Cook until browned, stirring often. Add in chicken broth, cream cheese, diced tomatoes, pureed tomatoes, and spices and stir to combine.
  3. Simmer Soup: Reduce stovetop heat to medium, cover pot with a lid, and simmer soup for 12 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. Stir In Cream And Parmesan: Stir in heavy cream and shredded Parmesan and cook, uncovered, for additional 3 minutes.
  5. Serve: Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with sprinkle of shredded Parmesan and fresh parsley.