Creamy Sausage Pasta Soup Recipe

Ingredients:

1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot, your choice)

1 tablespoon olive oil (optional, if sausage is lean)

1 small onion, diced

2 cloves garlic, minced

2 carrots, peeled and sliced

2 celery stalks, diced

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup heavy cream

1 ½ cups ditalini pasta (or any small pasta)

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Salt & pepper to taste

1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (or a mix of cheddar & mozzarella)

Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Instructions:

Cook the sausage:

In a large soup pot over medium heat, cook the sausage until browned. Break it up into bite-sized pieces as it cooks. Remove excess grease if necessary.

Sauté veggies: