Description
Indulge in the warmth of Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup, a comforting dish that is perfect for chilly evenings. This delightful soup features savory Italian sausage combined with tender ditalini pasta in a rich, creamy broth, making it an irresistible meal for any occasion. Topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese and served with crusty bread, this hearty soup is sure to become a family favorite. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s packed with protein from the sausage and nutrients from fresh spinach, ensuring you enjoy both flavor and nutrition in every bowl.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta (or any small pasta)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (plus extra for garnish)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and brown the Italian sausage, breaking it into smaller pieces. Once cooked through, remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Stir in diced tomatoes, cooked sausage, and ditalini pasta; cook per package instructions.
- Stir in heavy cream, grated Parmesan cheese, and chopped spinach. Simmer until spinach wilts and soup thickens slightly.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan cheese and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 300g)
- Calories: 410
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg