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Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup


  • Author: Emily Walker
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 - 6 1x

Ingredients

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1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy, your choice)

1 tbsp olive oil

1 small onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1 tsp Italian seasoning

½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)

4 cups chicken broth

1 cup ditalini pasta

1 cup heavy cream

½ cup grated Parmesan cheese

1 cup fresh spinach or kale (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley or extra cheese for garnish


Instructions

Cook the Sausage: In a large soup pot, heat olive oil and cook sausage until browned. Remove and set aside.

Sauté Aromatics: In the same pot, sauté onion and garlic until soft. Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes.

Add Broth & Pasta: Pour in chicken broth, bring to a boil, and add ditalini. Cook until pasta is al dente.

Creamy Touch: Reduce heat, stir in cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.

Finish: Add the sausage back in along with spinach. Cook until greens are wilted. Adjust seasoning as needed.

Serve Hot: Ladle into bowls and garnish with parsley or more cheese!

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes

Nutrition

  • Calories: 490 per serving
  • Fat: 30g per serving
  • Carbohydrates: 32g per serving
  • Fiber: 2g per serving
  • Protein: 24g per serving