Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting embrace of Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup, the perfect dish for chilly evenings. This rich and creamy soup features savory Italian sausage, tender ditalini pasta, and vibrant spinach, all simmered in a luscious broth. With its quick preparation time of just 40 minutes, this delightful soup is ideal for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings. The combination of flavors creates satisfaction in every bowl, making it a family favorite that you’ll want to enjoy again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil and brown the Italian sausage until fully cooked. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until soft.
- Add chicken broth and bring to a simmer; stir in diced tomatoes and cooked sausage. Cook ditalini pasta as per package instructions.
- Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and fresh spinach; simmer until spinach wilts.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste; serve hot with extra Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg