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Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup for Cozy Nights

This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is a comforting dish perfect for chilly nights, providing warmth and satisfaction.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage or turkey sausage
  • 1 cup Ditalini Pasta or small shells/elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half/evaporated milk
  • 4 cup Chicken Stock homemade or low-sodium
  • 1 medium Onion diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes drained
  • 1 tsp Dried Basil or fresh
  • 1 tsp Dried Oregano or fresh
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For the Toppings
  • 2 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped
  • 1/2 cup Additional Parmesan grated

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large pot, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Crumble in 1 pound of Italian sausage, cooking until it turns golden brown and reaches an internal temperature of 160°F, about 5–7 minutes. Once browned, remove the sausage with a slotted spoon, leaving the drippings in the pot for flavor.
  2. Add 1 diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot, stirring occasionally. Sauté the mixture for 3–4 minutes, until the onion is translucent and fragrant.
  3. Pour in 4 cups of chicken stock and add 1 can of drained diced tomatoes along with 1 teaspoon each of dried basil and oregano. Return the cooked sausage to the pot, bringing the mixture to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Stir in 1 cup of ditalini pasta, cooking until al dente, approximately 8–10 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, and incorporate 1 cup of heavy cream and 1 cup of freshly grated Parmesan cheese. Stir continuously until melted.
  5. Adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper to taste. Ladle into bowls, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley and an additional sprinkle of Parmesan.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 15mg

Notes

For storage, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze without pasta for up to 3 months.

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