Creamy Parmesan Italian Soup
Creamy Parmesan Italian Soup
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
1 lb. Italian sausage
8 c. chicken broth
2 tsp. Onion powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp parsley
1 tsp. Basil
1 tsp. Salt
½ tsp pepper
½ tsp red pepper flakes
15 oz. pinto beans
8 oz. macaroni pasta
½ c. milk
½ c. parmesan cheese
4 oz. cream cheese
Instructions:
- Drain and rinse pinto beans.
- In a large pot over medium - high heat, brown the sausage.
- Drain off fat.
- Mix in broth, onion powder, garlic powder, parsley, basil, salt, pepper, red pepper flakes, pinto beans, and macaroni.
- Bring to a boil then lower heat to medium and cook until noodles are just about done. About 8 minutes.
- Mix in milk, parmesan, and cream cheese. Cook until everything is melted into the soup.
- Serve and enjoy with friends and family.
Prep Instructions: This soup can be prepared up to 8 hours in advance and kept warm in a slow cooker.
Picky Eater Notes: You’re picky eater might like having their meat separated on their plate from the noodles with a side of fruit.
Healthy Eater Notes: You may want to try substituting bone broth in place of chicken stock. It is loaded with nutritional benefits and adds even more protein to your meal.
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