Description
Cozy up with a bowl of Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup, the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights. This hearty soup features savory Italian sausage, tender ditalini pasta, and fresh spinach all enveloped in a rich, creamy broth. Easy to prepare in just 40 minutes, this dish is not only a family favorite but also versatile enough to allow for ingredient swaps based on your pantry. Whether you’re hosting a gathering or enjoying a quiet dinner at home, this soup promises warmth and satisfaction in every spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned. Remove from pot and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté diced onion and minced garlic until softened.
- Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, then add diced tomatoes and cooked sausage.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions.
- Add heavy cream and spinach; simmer until the spinach wilts and the soup thickens.
- Serve hot, garnished with extra Parmesan and parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg