Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
**Ingredients:**
– 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
– 2 cloves garlic, chopped
– 1 onion, diced
– 1 red bell pepper, diced
– 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
– 4 cups chicken broth
– 1 cup heavy cream
– 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
– 1 cup uncooked pasta (e.g., fusilli, penne)
– Salt and pepper to taste
– Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
**Instructions:**
1. In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Break it into smaller pieces as it cooks. Remove any excess fat.
2. Add the chopped garlic and diced onion to the pot. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent.
3. Add the diced red bell pepper and cook for a few more minutes until softened.
4. Stir in the diced tomatoes and chicken broth. Bring the mixture to a boil.
5. Add the uncooked pasta to the pot and reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook until the pasta is tender, stirring occasionally.
6. Pour in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until the cheese is melted and the soup is creamy.
7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
8. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley before serving.
