Description
Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is a comforting, hearty soup featuring flavorful Italian sausage, tender ditalini pasta, and a velvety parmesan-infused cream broth. Perfect for a quick and satisfying meal, this soup blends bold flavors and creamy textures to warm you up from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
Pasta
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
Dairy
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Aromatics & Fats
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids
- 4 cups chicken broth
Herbs & Seasoning
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley or basil, chopped
Instructions
- Brown the Sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Remove casings from the Italian sausage and crumble it into the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes, allowing savory brown bits to form.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add finely chopped onions and minced garlic to the browned sausage. Sauté for 3-4 minutes, until onions are translucent and garlic is fragrant, building a flavorful base for the soup.
- Add Broth and Pasta: Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil. Add the ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Stir in Cream and Parmesan: Lower heat and carefully mix in the heavy cream and freshly grated parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until the cheese melts and the broth thickens to a creamy consistency.
- Season and Finish: Season the soup with salt, black pepper, and fresh chopped herbs like parsley. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to blend flavors, then serve hot for best taste and comfort.
Notes
- Use freshly grated parmesan for better melting and richer flavor compared to pre-grated versions.
- Cook ditalini pasta just until al dente to avoid mushiness after reheating.
- Browning the sausage properly adds deep caramelized flavor essential to the soup.
- Simmer gently after adding cream to prevent curdling.
- Fresh herbs like basil or thyme can be substituted for parsley to vary the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 17 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg
Keywords: Creamy Parmesan Soup, Italian Sausage Soup, Ditalini Pasta Soup, Comfort Food, Creamy Soup, Weeknight Dinner
