Description
Hearty Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup delivers comfort and warmth in one delightful bowl. Rich flavors mingle with tender pasta, creating a satisfying meal that warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat and Protein:
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Broth, Pasta, and Seasonings:
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried basil
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the protein by browning Italian sausage in a spacious cooking vessel, breaking it into delicate crumbles while sizzling over moderate heat until rich golden color develops and meat is thoroughly cooked.
- Without cleaning the pot, introduce aromatic vegetables – finely chopped onions, minced garlic, diced carrots, and sliced celery – allowing them to soften and release their fragrant essence.
- Cascade chicken broth into the vegetable landscape, incorporating dried oregano and basil to infuse robust Mediterranean flavors. Stimulate the mixture until a gentle bubbling commences.
- Introduce ditalini pasta directly into the simmering liquid, orchestrating its transformation until perfectly tender yet maintaining a subtle resistance when bitten.
- Transform the soup’s character by reducing heat and incorporating luxurious heavy cream and freshly grated Parmesan, creating a velvety landscape that embraces each ingredient.
- Reunite the previously prepared sausage with the creamy mixture, then gently fold tender spinach leaves into the soup, allowing them to wilt gracefully while releasing their vibrant green color.
- Finalize the culinary composition by seasoning with salt and freshly cracked pepper, then ladle the steaming creation into welcoming bowls, optionally adorning with delicate parsley fronds.
Notes
- Customize the sausage by choosing mild or spicy Italian sausage depending on your heat preference, allowing you to personalize the soup’s flavor profile.
- Swap out heavy cream for half-and-half or whole milk to reduce calories while maintaining a creamy consistency.
- For a gluten-free version, replace ditalini pasta with gluten-free pasta or cauliflower rice to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Enhance the nutritional value by adding extra vegetables like zucchini or kale, boosting the soup’s vitamin and mineral content while keeping the delicious Italian-inspired taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 21 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg