Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of this Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup. Packed with hearty Italian sausage, tender vegetables, ditalini pasta, and a creamy Parmesan-infused broth, this soup is a satisfying meal in a bowl.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or hot, casings removed)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups fresh spinach (roughly chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
For Garnish:
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–6 minutes. Drain excess grease if necessary.
- Sauté the Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5 minutes until vegetables begin to soften. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Cook the Soup: Pour in chicken broth and stir in pasta, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until pasta is al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
- Finish the Soup: Lower heat, then stir in spinach, heavy cream, and Parmesan cheese. Cook for 2–3 minutes until spinach wilts and soup is creamy.
- Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning as needed. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
Notes
- For extra depth of flavor, deglaze the pot with a splash of white wine after browning the sausage.
- This soup pairs perfectly with crusty bread or garlic knots.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
