Comforting Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Delight

Experience the warming flavors of Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini soup, a satisfying comfort food perfect for chilly nights.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 40

Total Time 50

Servings: 4 bowls

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Italian

Calories: 450

Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Soup Base

1 pound Italian Sausage mild or spicy
1 cup Onion diced
2 medium Carrots diced
2 stalks Celery diced
3 cloves Garlic minced

For Flavor Enhancements

1 tablespoon Italian Seasoning
1 teaspoon Red Pepper Flakes optional
6 cups Chicken Broth

For the Pasta

1 cup Ditalini Pasta

For Creaminess

1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
1 cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated

For Freshness and Color

2 cups Fresh Spinach chopped

For Seasoning

to taste Salt
to taste Black Pepper

For Garnishing

1/2 cup Extra Parmesan for topping
1/4 cup Parsley chopped

Equipment

large pot

Method

Step-by-Step Instructions

Brown the sausage in a large pot over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, draining excess grease.
Sauté diced onion, carrots, and celery for 5-7 minutes, then add garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute.
Pour in chicken broth, bring to a simmer, and cook for 10 minutes.
Add ditalini pasta, cook for 8-10 minutes until tender.
Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, cooking for 2-3 minutes until melted and creamy.
Fold in fresh spinach and cook for about 2 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and black pepper.
Serve hot, garnishing with extra Parmesan and parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Soup is freezer-friendly without pasta and cream; add these when reheating for optimal texture.

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