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Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is a comforting dish perfect for cozy nights, featuring savory Italian sausage and creamy Parmesan.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Soup Base
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage spicy or mild
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or avocado/vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 4 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 medium Carrot diced
  • 2 stalks Celery diced
For the Broth and Seasoning
  • 6 cups Chicken Broth or low-sodium
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • Salt to taste
  • Black Pepper to taste
For Creaminess and Texture
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half/coconut milk
  • 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • 1 cup Ditalini Pasta or elbow macaroni/small shells
For Garnish
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Parsley or basil/chives

Equipment

  • large pot
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Cooking Instructions
  1. Heat the oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat for about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the Italian sausage and cook, breaking it apart, for 6-8 minutes until browned.
  3. Sauté diced onion, carrot, and celery in the same pot for 5-7 minutes until softened.
  4. Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes.
  5. Pour in chicken broth and diced tomatoes, bring to a simmer over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes.
  6. Add Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper, simmer for 10-15 minutes.
  7. Stir in uncooked ditalini pasta and simmer for 10-12 minutes.
  8. Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan until smooth.
  9. Reintroduce the cooked sausage and heat through for another 5 minutes.
  10. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary before serving hot with garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 2mg

Notes

This soup stores beautifully in an airtight container for up to 3 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months.

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