Description
A comforting and creamy soup featuring Italian sausage, Ditalini pasta, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for family dinners.
Ingredients
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- Italian sausage (or turkey sausage for a lighter option)
- Ditalini pasta
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 4 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth)
- 1 cup heavy cream (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan option)
- 2 cups spinach or kale (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until softened and translucent.
- Remove casing from the Italian sausage, breaking it apart in the pot, and cook until browned.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Add Ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente (about 7-9 minutes).
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined.
- If using, toss in spinach or kale and cook until wilted.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
This soup is best served with extra Parmesan and crusty bread or a green salad. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days or frozen for a month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Creamy Soup, Ditalini Pasta, Italian Sausage, Comfort Food, Quick Meal