Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup
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A creamy Italian soup made with savory sausage, ditalini pasta, and Parmesan cheese in a rich, velvety broth.
- Prep time
- 10 minutes
- Cook time
- 30 minutes
- Total time
- 40 minutes
- Yield
- 6 servings
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage 1 small onion, diced 3 cloves garlic, minced 3 cups chicken broth 2 cups water 1 cup ditalini pasta 1 cup heavy cream 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese 1 cup spinach or kale (optional) 1 tsp Italian seasoning Salt & pepper to taste Olive oilInstructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil, add sausage, and cook until browned.
- Sauté the Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, cook until fragrant.
- Add the Liquid Base: Pour broth and water, scrape browned bits.
- Cook the Pasta: Add ditalini and seasoning, simmer until tender.
- Creamy Finish: Stir in cream and Parmesan until smooth.
- Add the Greens: Add spinach or kale until wilted.
- Final Seasoning: Adjust salt and pepper, serve hot.
Notes
Use freshly grated Parmesan for the creamiest texture. Store leftovers separately to prevent overcooked pasta. Add broth or cream when reheating for perfect consistency.Nutrition
- Calories
- 520
- Fat
- 32g
- Saturated fat
- 17g
- Sugar
- 3g
- Sodium
- 860mg
- Protein
- 25g
- Carbohydrates
- 34g
- Fiber
- 2g