Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup
Warm up with a bowl of comforting Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup, where creamy goodness meets hearty flavors. This delightful soup is perfect for chilly evenings or busy weeknights, providing a satisfying meal that is easy to prepare and sure to please the whole family. With tender ditalini pasta, savory sausage, and a rich broth enhanced by Parmesan cheese, every spoonful feels like a warm hug. Customize it with your favorite vegetables or pasta shapes for an added twist. Gather around the table and enjoy this cozy dish together!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and brown until fully cooked. Remove from pot.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in drained tomatoes, chicken stock, basil, oregano, and return the sausage to the pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta to the pot and cook per package instructions until al dente.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 12g
- Cholesterol: 60mg