Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup, a hearty and satisfying dish perfect for chilly nights. This soup combines the richness of Italian sausage, the creaminess of Parmesan, and the goodness of fresh spinach in a flavorful broth.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 6 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the Sausage: In a large pot, heat olive oil and cook Italian sausage until browned. Drain excess fat.
- Sauté Vegetables: Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté until softened.
- Add Seasonings and Broth: Stir in Italian seasoning, red pepper flakes, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Cook Pasta: Add ditalini pasta and simmer until tender.
- Finish the Soup: Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until melted. Add spinach and cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve: Garnish with extra Parmesan and enjoy hot.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This soup thickens upon standing, add extra broth when reheating if needed.
- Kale can be substituted for spinach for a heartier soup.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1½ cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 860mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
