Description
A creamy and hearty soup filled with flavorful beef sausage and sweet tomatoes, perfect for chilly nights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb beef sausage
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil for garnish
Instructions
- Begin by cooking the beef sausage in a large pot over medium heat until it’s beautifully browned.
- Next, add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing them until the onion becomes translucent.
- Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and let it simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese to the pot, stirring until it melts and is thoroughly incorporated.
- Season the soup with salt and pepper to taste before taking it off the heat.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh basil.
Notes
For a gourmet touch, add a splash of lemon juice or sautéed spinach. Consider using spicy Italian sausage or Parmesan for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 375
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg