Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup
A heartwarming soup blending savory Italian sausage, rich cream, and fresh spinach, perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Soup
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Add the Italian sausage to a large pot over medium heat, breaking it apart with a spoon and searing until golden brown. Drain any excess fat.
- Toss in the chopped onion and minced garlic, sautéing together for 3-4 minutes until the onion is translucent.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes, bringing the mixture to a vigorous boil.
- Add the ditalini pasta and sprinkle in the Italian seasoning, stirring to combine. Lower the heat to simmer for 8-10 minutes.
- Gently stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and combined.
- Fold in the fresh spinach, cooking for an additional 2-3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley.
Notes
Taste as you go to ensure flavors are balanced. Adjust seasoning according to the saltiness of your chicken broth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg