Description
Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is a comforting bowl of warmth that brings together rich flavors and hearty ingredients, perfect for chilly evenings or cozy gatherings. This velvety soup features tender ditalini pasta, savory Italian sausage, and vibrant greens, topped with freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Simple to prepare yet impressive enough for entertaining, this recipe will quickly become a favorite in your household.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 cups vegetable broth
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 cups spinach or kale (chopped)
- 1 cup Parmesan cheese (freshly grated)
- Fresh herbs (basil and parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sautΓ© chopped onion until soft. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Crumble in the Italian sausage and cook until browned, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in vegetable broth, scraping any bits from the bottom. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Reduce heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
- Mix in chopped spinach or kale along with fresh herbs until wilted.
- Serve hot with additional Parmesan on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 60mg