Description
Cozy and comforting Sausage & Tomato Cream Cheese Soup combines spicy sausage, tangy tomatoes, and creamy cream cheese into a rich, flavorful dish perfect for chilly days. Easy to prepare with simple ingredients, this hearty soup delivers satisfying depth and can be customized with veggies, herbs, or spice levels, making it a versatile choice for quick dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb Italian or breakfast sausage
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 5 oz fresh spinach or kale (optional)
Canned Goods & Dairy
- 28 oz canned diced or crushed tomatoes
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth
Seasonings & Fats
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil or butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it apart with a spoon, and cook until browned and fully cooked through. This step builds a rich savory base.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot with sausage. Cook for 3-5 minutes until softened and fragrant, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Pour in canned tomatoes with their juice and chicken broth. Stir in Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a simmer and cook for 10-15 minutes to meld flavors.
- Incorporate Cream Cheese: Reduce heat to low and add softened cream cheese in small chunks. Stir consistently until fully melted and blended, creating the soup’s creamy texture.
- Add Greens and Adjust Seasoning: Stir in fresh spinach or kale if using, cooking just until wilted. Taste and adjust salt, pepper, or other seasonings as needed before serving.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese for smoother blending and creamier texture.
- Don’t skip browning the sausage to develop deep, rich flavors.
- Simmer gently after adding cream cheese to avoid curdling; do not boil.
- Adjust spice levels by adding red pepper flakes or jalapeños per your preference.
- Add fresh herbs like basil, parsley, or thyme at the end of cooking for vibrant flavor.
- Soup reheats well; warm gently on low heat and stir often to maintain creaminess.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: Sausage soup, Tomato soup, Cream cheese soup, Comfort food, Easy dinner, Quick soup recipe
