Description
Warm your soul with a bowl of Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup. This comforting dish features a rich, creamy broth filled with savory sausage and tender ditalini pasta, perfect for chilly evenings or entertaining guests. The delightful aroma and bold flavors will transport you straight to an Italian trattoria, making it a favorite for family gatherings or weeknight dinners. Enjoy every spoonful as you create cherished memories around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add diced onion and minced garlic; sauté until fragrant (about 2 minutes).
- Add crumbled Italian sausage, cooking until browned and no pink remains (about 5 minutes).
- Pour in chicken broth and stir in dried oregano and basil; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in ditalini pasta; cook according to package directions until al dente (approximately 8 minutes).
- Lower heat slightly, then stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until creamy.
- Add fresh spinach and stir just until wilted. Serve hot, garnished with additional Parmesan if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg