🍲🧀 Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup
Rich, hearty, and made for chilly nights
Description
This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is the definition of comfort in a bowl. Savory Italian sausage, tender pasta, fresh spinach, and a silky Parmesan-cream broth come together in one pot for a warm, satisfying meal. It’s cozy enough for cold evenings yet easy enough for busy weeknights—and it tastes even better the next day.
📝 Ingredients
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1 lb Italian sausage, sliced or crumbled
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1 small onion, diced
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2 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 cup heavy cream
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1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
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1 cup ditalini pasta
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2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
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Salt and black pepper, to taste
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Optional: crushed red pepper flakes, for a little kick
🍽️ Directions
1️⃣ Brown the Sausage
In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until fully browned.
Drain excess grease if needed and return sausage to the pot.
2️⃣ Build the Flavor
Add diced onion and cook for 3–4 minutes, until softened.
Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
3️⃣ Simmer the Soup
Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer.
Add ditalini pasta and cook according to package directions until tender.
4️⃣ Make It Creamy
Reduce heat to low. Stir in heavy cream, Parmesan cheese, and spinach.
Cook 2–3 minutes, until cheese melts and spinach wilts.
5️⃣ Season & Serve
Season with salt, black pepper, and optional crushed red pepper flakes.
Serve hot with crusty bread or garlic toast.
⏱️ Time & Servings
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
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Cook Time: 25 minutes
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Total Time: 35 minutes
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Servings: 4–6