Name: Italian Sausage Pasta Soup at Home
Yield: 6

Italian Sausage Pasta Soup with a creamy base, savory sausage, tender pasta, fresh veggies, and herby sun-dried tomatoes.

Love this one? Then you’ve got to try White Bean and Sausage Soup or Tuscan Sausage and Potato Soup.

Italian Sausage Pasta Soup

I think this might be my new favorite soup ever! It’s a mix of two of my go-tos—sausage potato soup and sausage pasta soup—and wow, it’s good!

It’s thick and creamy, loaded with tender pasta, savory beef, soft veggies, and a pop of flavor from those herb-packed sun-dried tomatoes.

This soup is pure comfort in a bowl, especially when you add soft and fluffy dinner rolls for dunking!

Ingredients

Here’s what you’ll need to make Italian Sausage Pasta Soup:

Olive oil: Go for extra virgin for a richer flavor.
Italian Sausage: Use mild or hot, whatever you like! Sausages with more marbling (fat) add more flavor.
Unsalted butter: Brings richness and depth.
Yellow onion and carrots: Dice them small; they should add sweetness and flavor, not crunch.
Garlic: Fresh or jarred works—use what you have!
White flour: Helps thicken the soup.
Chicken broth: Use a good store-bought option. I like Swanson’s!
Mini Farfalle pasta: Any small pasta shape will work; just stick with small-sized pasta.
Heavy cream: Adds creaminess and thickness.
Kale: Fresh and finely chopped; spinach is a great substitute.
Sun-dried tomatoes: The ones packed in oil with herbs add a ton of flavor.
Parmesan cheese: Use good-quality grated Parmesan from the fridge. Skip the shelf-stable kind—it’s not real cheese!

Quick Tip

Mild Italian sausage, also known as sweet sausage, contains sweet basil, distinguishing it from spicier varieties. Add basil and black pepper for a sweeter flavor, or red pepper flakes for heat.

Sausage being cooked and then butter, onion, carrot, and garlic being sautéed for this Italian Sausage Pasta Soup.

How To Make Italian Sausage Pasta Soup

Brown the sausage: Cook in oil, season, remove, and keep nearby.
Sauté veggies: In the same pot, cook onions, carrots, and garlic until tender.
Flour and broth: Add flour, then gradually pour in chicken broth, stirring well.
Pasta time: Boil broth, add pasta, cook until nearly done.
Mix and simmer: Lower heat, add cream, kale, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and sausage.
Final touch: Adjust seasoning and serve hot.

Flour, broth, and pasta being added to the pot and it all being cooked together for this Italian Sausage Pasta Soup.

What To Serve With Italian Sausage Pasta Soup

Crusty Bread: Spread on some butter, and it’s the reliable dipper! Another favorite? This focaccia!
Italian Salad: A great light side to contrast the creaminess of the soup.
Grilled Cheese Sandwich: Nothing beats the combo of soup and grilled cheese!
Fruit: An straightforward and light side dish. It is satisfying to whipping up this winter fruit salad.

Cream, kale, tomatoes, and the cooked sausage being added to the pot.

Storage

Keep the pasta and soup separate in the fridge, so the pasta doesn’t soak up too much liquid and turn mushy. You can use a wire skimmer to scoop out the pasta from the broth.

The soup stays good in the fridge for up to four days, or you can freeze it for up to three months. When reheating, add a little extra broth or cream if it’s too thick.