Description
Indulge in a bowl of comforting Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup that’s bursting with flavors of sausage, vegetables, pasta, and creamy Parmesan goodness. This hearty soup is a perfect meal for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
Vegetables:
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Additional:
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot, cook sausage until browned.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, carrots, celery, cook until softened. Stir in garlic, seasonings.
- Add Broth and Pasta: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil. Add pasta, cook until al dente.
- Finish Soup: Stir in cream, Parmesan, spinach. Simmer until creamy and spinach is wilted.
- Adjust and Serve: Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot with extra Parmesan.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This soup thickens upon standing; add extra broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
