Description
Sausage Parmesan Cream Cheese Soup is a rich, creamy soup with crumbled sausage, melted cream cheese, and finely grated Parmesan that melts like snow into the broth. I love making it with breakfast sausage, full-fat cream cheese, and fresh parsley for a savory, soul-warming bowl of comfort. This simple one-pot recipe is smooth, hearty, and deeply satisfying. Some call it creamy sausage soup or even stabilized sausage bisque when thickened more. I’ve tested both stovetop and slow-cooker versions, and both work beautifully. Among creamy winter soup options, this one stands out for its short prep time, bold flavor, and versatility. It starts with browned sausage, builds into a silky base with cream cheese, then finishes with Parmesan and herbs. The mix of mild heat, savory richness, and texture makes it feel indulgent yet grounded. I serve it for Sunday suppers, snow days, or when we need a warm hug in a bowl. Sausage Parmesan Cream Cheese Soup absolutely deserves a spot in your cozy-season lineup.
Ingredients
1 pound breakfast sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small yellow onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups chicken broth
8 ounces cream cheese, cubed and softened
1 cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
2 tablespoons fresh chopped parsley
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat, breaking it into small crumbles as it cooks. Once browned, remove with a slotted spoon and set aside on a paper towel-lined plate.
2. In the same pot, add olive oil if needed, then sauté the onion and garlic in the sausage drippings until golden and fragrant.
3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring it to a gentle simmer. Return the sausage to the pot.
4. Add cream cheese cubes, reduce the heat to low, and stir gently until the cream cheese has fully melted and the broth becomes creamy.
5. Stir in the grated Parmesan and let it melt into the soup, creating a thicker, richer texture.
6. Season with red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper to taste. Let everything simmer for 5-10 minutes.
7. Just before serving, stir in fresh parsley.
8. Ladle soup into warm bowls and top with extra Parmesan and more parsley, if desired.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for the smoothest, creamiest texture — low-fat versions may curdle.
Grate your own Parmesan from a wedge for the best melt and flavor — pre-grated can be gritty.
Warm your bowls before serving to keep the soup cozy longer at the table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 580
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 1180mg
- Fat: 48g
- Saturated Fat: 23g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Sausage Parmesan Cream Cheese Soup, creamy sausage soup, winter soup