Description
Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is a cozy dish that brings warmth and comfort to chilly days. This scrumptious soup features tender ditalini pasta, savory Italian sausage, and vibrant vegetables in a rich, creamy broth. Perfect for family gatherings or impressing guests with minimal effort, each spoonful offers a delightful celebration of flavors that will make your taste buds dance.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb mild or sweet Italian ground sausage
- 1.5 cups dry ditalini pasta
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 ribs celery, diced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 cups chopped Tuscan kale (or baby spinach)
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- Fresh parsley and extra Parmesan (for serving)
Instructions
- Brown Sausage: In a Dutch oven over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add Italian sausage and crumble with a wooden spoon for 5 to 6 minutes until browned.
- Sauté Veggies & Simmer: Add carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté for 4 to 5 minutes. Pour in chicken broth and Italian seasoning; bring to a boil.
- Cook Ditalini & Greens: Add dry ditalini pasta and cook for 8 to 10 minutes until al dente. Reduce heat; stir in chopped kale and heavy cream for 2 minutes.
- Finish with Parmesan & Serve: Remove from heat and stir in grated Parmesan cheese until smooth. Ladle into bowls and serve warm with toasted bread!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 425
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 75mg