Description
Indulge in a bowl of comfort with this creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty dish blends the rich flavors of Italian sausage and savory broth with tender ditalini pasta, creating a satisfying meal that warms both body and soul. With minimal prep time and straightforward instructions, you can have this delightful soup ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 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
- Freshly grated Parmesan cheese for garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the sausage, breaking it up until browned. Remove sausage and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in the same pot until soft (about 3–4 minutes).
- Stir in drained tomatoes, chicken stock, basil, oregano, and return the sausage to the pot. Simmer gently for about 10 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook until al dente (8–10 minutes).
- Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg