Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup
Warm up with a bowl of creamy Parmesan Italian sausage ditalini soup, the perfect comfort food for chilly nights. This rich and hearty dish combines tender sausage, al dente ditalini pasta, and vibrant greens in a velvety broth that feels like a hug in a bowl. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s ideal for family dinners or gatherings with friends.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (spicy or mild)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 4 cups vegetable broth (or chicken broth)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups fresh spinach or kale
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tsp Italian herbs
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle olive oil and sauté chopped onions and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned.
- Add ditalini pasta and vegetable broth; bring to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer for about 10 minutes until pasta is tender.
- Stir in heavy cream and let it simmer for another couple of minutes.
- Fold in spinach or kale just before serving until wilted.
- Serve hot, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, use Italian sausage with herbs. - Feel free to substitute ditalini with your favorite pasta or add additional veggies. - A splash of lemon zest can brighten the flavor profile.