Description
A comforting and hearty soup that combines the richness of Italian sausage and Parmesan cheese with the creaminess of heavy cream. This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is a perfect blend of flavors that will warm you up on a chilly day.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion (diced)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 carrots (peeled and diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: In a large pot, brown Italian sausage in olive oil until cooked through. Remove excess grease.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened.
- Add Seasonings and Broth: Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add ditalini pasta, simmer until al dente.
- Finish Soup: Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and spinach. Simmer until creamy. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley and serve hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half or milk instead of heavy cream.
- Soup thickens upon standing; add broth when reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
