Description
Hearty Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup brings comfort with rich, robust flavors from Italy. Pasta, sausage, and creamy broth blend perfectly, offering warmth you’ll savor in each spoonful.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- ½ tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp dried basil
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Sauté Sausage: Heat olive oil in a pot, brown italian sausage until golden, breaking into small pieces. Transfer meat to a plate.
- Develop Aromatic Base: In the same pot, sauté onions, garlic, carrots, and celery until vegetables soften and onions turn translucent.
- Build Liquid Foundation: Pour chicken broth into the pot, add dried oregano and basil. Bring to a gentle simmer, creating a flavorful broth.
- Cook Pasta and Integrate: Add ditalini pasta directly into the simmering liquid. Cook until al dente, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, approximately 8-10 minutes.
- Enrich and Cream: Reduce heat, incorporate heavy cream and parmesan cheese. Stir gently to create a smooth, creamy texture.
- Final Assembly: Return sausage to the pot, add spinach leaves. Allow spinach to wilt and blend flavors. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve and Garnish: Ladle soup into bowls, sprinkle with fresh parsley. Pair with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Notes
- Choose high-quality Italian sausage with balanced fat content for richer flavor and better texture. Opt for mild or spicy varieties depending on personal preference.
- Cook ditalini pasta slightly under al dente since it will continue absorbing liquid in the soup. Prevents mushy texture and maintains ideal pasta consistency.
- Add heavy cream at low temperature to prevent curdling. Stir gently and consistently when incorporating dairy to maintain smooth, silky soup base.
- Add fresh spinach leaves at the end of cooking to preserve vibrant green color and nutritional integrity. Wilting should take only 1-2 minutes for best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 335
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 16 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg