Description
This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is a rich, comforting dish perfect for chilly nights. With hearty Italian sausage, tender pasta, and a creamy Parmesan broth, this soup is both indulgent and satisfying. Easy to prepare and packed with flavor, it’s sure to become a family favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (casings removed)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks until browned. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- Sauté the Aromatics: In the same pot, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion turns translucent, about 3–4 minutes.
- Add Tomatoes and Broth: Stir in the drained diced tomatoes, chicken broth, dried basil, and dried oregano. Bring to a boil.
- Cook the Pasta: Add the pasta to the boiling broth mixture. Cook until the pasta is al dente, approximately 8–10 minutes.
- Make it Creamy: Reduce the heat to medium-low. Stir in the heavy cream and shredded Parmesan cheese until the cheese melts and the soup thickens.
- Add the Sausage Back In: Return the browned sausage to the pot, stirring to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve: Ladle the soup into bowls, garnish with freshly chopped parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- Variations: For a spicy version, use spicy Italian sausage or add a pinch of red pepper flakes. For extra greens, stir in some spinach or kale at the end.
- Storage: This soup keeps well in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove and add a splash of broth if needed.
- Freezing: If freezing, consider cooking the pasta separately and adding it when serving to avoid it getting mushy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 780 mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg