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Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup That's Pure Comfort

Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is a warm hug in a bowl perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 cups
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage choose mild or spicy
  • 1 cup Yellow Onion diced
  • 2 medium Carrots diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 tbsp Italian Seasoning
  • 1 tsp Red Pepper Flakes optional
  • 4 cups Chicken Broth or vegetable broth
For the Pasta and Cream
  • 1 cup Ditalini Pasta or substitute with small pasta
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
For the Nutritional Boost
  • 2 cups Fresh Spinach or kale
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
For Garnishing
  • to taste Garnishes (Extra Parmesan and Parsley) optional but recommended

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Wooden spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat over medium heat and add Italian sausage. Brown for 5–7 minutes, breaking it up.
  2. Add the diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes and cook for 1 more minute.
  3. Pour in chicken broth gradually, bring to a gentle simmer, and let it simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Add ditalini pasta to the broth and cook according to package instructions, about 8–10 minutes.
  5. Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Add spinach and stir until wilted.
  6. Season with salt and black pepper. Serve in bowls and garnish with extra Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 20gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Reheat leftovers with a splash of broth to maintain creaminess. Freeze before adding pasta and cream for longer storage.

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