Description
A comforting and creamy soup infused with Italian sausage, ditalini pasta, and rich Parmesan, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Fresh basil or parsley, for garnish
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add diced onions, garlic, and carrots. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until vegetables begin to soften.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a gentle boil, and stir in ditalini pasta. Cook until slightly al dente according to package instructions.
- Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Season to taste with salt, pepper, and fresh herbs.
- Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra Parmesan and herbs, and serve hot.
Notes
Monitor the thickness of the soup; add broth or water to thin it out if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: soup, ditalini, sausage, creamy soup, Italian recipe, comfort food