Italian Sausage & Shells Soup
This hearty and delicious soup combines perfectly seasoned sausage, zesty tomatoes, tender pasta shells. It's finished with a touch of cream and a generous grating of Parmesan cheese. It is sure to become part of your regular supper rotation!
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 15 minutes mins
Course Main Course, Soup
Cuisine Italian
- 1 lb Italian seasoned sausage casings removed
- ½ cup onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
- 2 Tablespoons dried basil or oregano
- 8 oz small shells pasta regular or gluten-free
- ¾ cup half & half
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese freshly grated, plus additional for topping each serving
Brown sausage in large Dutch oven pot over medium heat, then stir in diced onion, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper and cook about 4 minutes until onion softens.
Add in minced garlic, and cook for 1 more minute until garlic is fragrant but not browned.
Add chicken broth, diced tomatoes, and dried basil, and bring to a boil.
Add pasta, and cook until pasta is al dente, about 6-7 minutes.
Finally, finish soup with half & half and Parmesan and simmer until warmed through, about 1-2 minutes longer.
Garnish with additional Parmesan for serving.
Keyword Italian, Pasta, Sausage, Soup