Description
Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights or casual gatherings. This hearty soup features a rich blend of savory Italian sausage, tender ditalini pasta, and a velvety broth enriched with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese. It’s not only quick to prepare but also versatile enough to be served as a main dish or starter. Within just 40 minutes, you can enjoy a warm bowl that’s sure to satisfy your cravings and delight your taste buds. Perfect for family dinners or meal prep, this soup is a nourishing option packed with flavor and wholesome ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Sauté diced onion and minced garlic in the same pot until soft.
- Stir in drained tomatoes, chicken stock, basil, oregano, and return the sausage to the pot. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook until al dente (8–10 minutes).
- Reduce heat; stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and pepper, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 970mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg