Description
Cozy up with a bowl of Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup hearty, rich, and packed with savory Italian sausage, tender veggies, and creamy Parmesan goodness. It’s a comforting meal that feels like a warm hug in every bite. Perfect for chilly nights or when you just need something soul-satisfying!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound Italian sausage, casings removed
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups fresh spinach
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5–7 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Pour in the chicken broth and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil.
- Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook according to package directions, about 8–10 minutes.
- Reduce heat to low and add the heavy cream and Parmesan. Stir until creamy and melted.
- Add spinach and cook for 2–3 minutes until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Want extra richness? Add a splash more cream or a pat of butter at the end.
- For a spicy kick, use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes.
- This soup thickens as it sits add a bit of broth when reheating to bring it back to life.
- Not a fan of spinach? Kale or Swiss chard works beautifully too.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 920mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: creamy sausage soup, ditalini soup, Italian sausage pasta soup, comfort food soup, parmesan soup