This weekend will be a hectic weekend for our family. The Bean is performing in her high school musical, and we will attend all three performances. We could dine on fast food for a quick and easy meal, but I am over fast food. Instead, I have planned a few simple meals we can put together quickly that are filling and delicious and don't create too much mess.
A family friend was selling Mariana hoagies for her children's elementary school. Tonight, we shall have subs and creamy Italian sausage soup for dinner before the musical. The Bibbed Wonder and I have a full morning planned in the studio. I have to attend a funeral, be home in time to feed The Bean after school, and then go to the school to watch the musical. I'm planning to make the soup this morning and then put it in the crockpot on the warm setting so it is ready when The Bean gets home from school.
Today's recipe is for creamy Italian sausage soup. It is simple and delicious. The Bean enjoys it, and I have all the ingredients on hand. If you are experiencing cold weather like we are, this recipe will help warm you.
Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
1 lb sweet Italian sausage. browned
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
2 quarts chicken stock
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 cup ditalini pasta
1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
1/2 tsp each dried basil, oregano
Salt and pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Directions:
Brown sausage in oil, breaking up while cooking. Remove and set aside.
Cook onion and garlic in the same pan until fragrant and translucent.
Add tomatoes, stock, herbs, and return sausage. Simmer gently.
Add pasta and cook until al dente per package instructions.
Stir in cream and Parmesan until melted. Season and garnish with parsley.
Stay safe, be smart, enjoy good food, and keep washing your hands on this cold February weekend.
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