Description
Comfort meets culinary delight in this Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup, a hearty Italian-inspired dish that warms souls with rich, savory flavors. Packed with tender sausage, creamy broth, and perfectly cooked pasta, you’ll savor each spoonful of this rustic, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb (454 grams) Italian sausage, deboned
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces / 411 grams) diced tomatoes
Liquid and Dairy Components:
- 2 quarts (1.89 liters) chicken stock
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Pasta and Seasonings:
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup (50 grams) Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Garnish:
- Fresh parsley
Instructions
- In a large skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat and crumble sausage, cooking until browned and no pink remains, about 6-7 minutes. Transfer cooked sausage to a separate plate.
- Using the same skillet, sauté diced onions and minced garlic until softened and aromatic, approximately 3-4 minutes.
- Pour in crushed tomatoes, chicken stock, and dried Italian herbs. Return browned sausage to the pan and reduce heat to low, allowing the mixture to simmer gently for 15 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta directly into the simmering soup and cook until tender, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking, around 8-10 minutes.
- Remove soup from heat and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until fully incorporated and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper as needed.
- Ladle hot soup into serving bowls and garnish with freshly chopped parsley for a vibrant finish. Serve immediately while warm and creamy.
Notes
- Swap sausage for ground turkey or plant-based alternative to create a lighter, healthier version of this hearty soup.
- Enhance dairy-free options by using coconut cream and nutritional yeast instead of heavy cream and Parmesan cheese.
- Control sodium levels by selecting low-sodium stock and monitoring salt content during seasoning process.
- Boost vegetable intake by adding extra vegetables like spinach, kale, or zucchini during the simmering stage for increased nutrition.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Lunch, Snacks
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 312 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 830 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg