Creamy Sausage Pasta Soup

 Ingredients

• 1 lb (450g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
• 1 small onion, diced
• 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can (14–15 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 cups small pasta (ditalini, macaroni, or shells)
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
• Salt & black pepper (to taste)
• ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
• Optional: spinach or parsley

 Instructions

1. Cook the sausage
   In a large pot, cook sausage over medium heat until browned. Break it into small pieces and drain excess fat.
2. Sauté aromatics
   Add diced onion and cook 3–4 minutes until soft. Stir in garlic and cook 1 minute.
3. Add broth & tomatoes
   Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Add Italian seasoning and chili flakes. Bring to a light boil.
4. Cook the pasta
   Add uncooked pasta and simmer 8–10 minutes until tender.
5. Make it creamy
   Lower heat and stir in:
   • heavy cream
   • Parmesan cheese

   Let simmer 2–3 minutes until thick and creamy.

6. Finish & serve
   Add spinach (optional), adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

 Tips

• Add cream cheese for extra richness
• Use spicy sausage for more flavor
• Serve with bread — perfect combo
• Soup thickens as it cools → add broth if needed

 Quick Info

• Ready in: ~35–40 minutes
• One pot meal
• Super creamy & hearty