Description
A heartwarming and creamy soup featuring Italian sausage, ditalini pasta, and rich Parmesan cheese, perfect for cozy evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups chicken or vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced celery
- 1 cup diced carrots
- 1 cup diced onions
- 3 cloves minced garlic
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh basil, thyme, and parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned.
- Add diced onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté until the vegetables soften, about 5 minutes.
- Add minced garlic and cook for another 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Pour in chicken or vegetable broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, following package directions.
- Add heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, simmering until heated through and cheese melts.
- Fold in spinach or kale and season with salt, pepper, and herbs.
- Ladle into bowls, sprinkle with Parmesan, and enjoy.
Notes
For lighter options, substitute turkey sausage or use plant-based sausage. Avoid overcooking the pasta.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: soup, Italian, comfort food, creamy soup, sausage soup, ditalini soup