Description
Craving a warm, ultra-creamy, flavor-packed meal that’s ready in under an hour? This Sausage Parmesan Cream Cheese Soup hits all the marks! Loaded with crispy Italian sausage, tender potatoes, rich cream cheese, and sharp Parmesan, this one-pot soup brings the ultimate comfort. Perfect for a quick dinner idea, easy recipe for chilly nights, or when you need food ideas that feel like a hug in a bowl. Great as a hearty lunch or even a healthy snack if portioned right—plus, it’s naturally gluten-free and packed with protein and flavor. Add it to your go-to collection of quick dinner and comfort food recipes.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
2 cups diced potatoes
8 oz cream cheese, cubed
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
1. In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Remove with a slotted spoon and set aside.
2. In the same pot, add olive oil, onion, and garlic. Sauté until softened and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
3. Add chicken broth and diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-12 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
4. Lower the heat and stir in the cream cheese until fully melted and smooth.
5. Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. Stir until the soup is rich and creamy.
6. Return the cooked sausage to the pot and simmer for another 5 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For extra flavor, use spicy Italian sausage and finish with a drizzle of chili oil.
Make it even creamier by blending half the soup before adding the sausage back in.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 530
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 960mg
- Fat: 43g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 115mg