Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup
A hearty and flavorful soup featuring Italian sausage, Parmesan cheese, and ditalini pasta, perfect for cozy dinners or holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild, sweet, or spicy)
- 1 medium onion, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat until browned and fully cooked. Break it into crumbles as it cooks. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the same pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle boil.
- Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes, or until al dente. Reduce heat to a simmer.
- Stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese. Let the soup simmer for 5 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Stir in the cooked sausage and let everything heat through.
- Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
[‘Take your time sautéing the veggies for maximum flavor.’, ‘Use fresh Parmesan cheese for the best texture and taste.’, ‘Adjust the consistency with extra chicken broth if needed.’, ‘Reheat with a splash of broth to revive the creamy texture.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Fat: 22
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 18
Keywords: Creamy soup, Parmesan soup, Italian sausage soup, Ditalini pasta soup, Comfort food, Easy dinner recipe