Creamy Parmesan Sausage Ditalini Soup
A comforting soup filled with savory Italian sausage, tender vegetables, and small pasta shapes, enriched with heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Soup
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 servings
Calories 380 kcal
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 3 medium carrots diced
- 2 stalks celery diced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 0.5 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes canned, undrained
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and sauté for 5-7 minutes until golden brown.
Add diced onion, minced garlic, diced carrots, and diced celery. Sauté for 5-6 minutes until vegetables soften. Add dried oregano, dried basil, and red pepper flakes, cooking for another minute.
Add chicken broth and diced tomatoes (undrained). Bring to a boil, then add ditalini pasta. Cook for 8-10 minutes until pasta is al dente.
Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Let the soup simmer for a few minutes, then ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley. Serve hot.
Calories: 380kcalProtein: 18gSodium: 800mg
Keyword creamy, sausage, soup