Italian Sausage Parmesan Soup

Ingredients

• 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
• 1 white onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flake
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 (15 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 8 oz ditalini pasta
• 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, freshly grated
• 4 oz cream cheese, softened and cubed
• 1 cup heavy cream
• Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Preparation

1. In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, cook sausage and onion over medium-high heat, breaking sausage apart as it cooks, 7-9 minutes.
2. Add garlic and red pepper flake and cook 1 minute more.
3. Stir in broth, tomatoes, pasta, and Italian seasoning and bring to a boil. Reduce to a simmer and cook until pasta is al dente, 6-8 minutes.
4. Stir in parmesan, cream cheese, and heavy cream until melted and combined.
5. Season to taste with salt and pepper and enjoy!