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Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup Delight!

A creamy and hearty Italian sausage ditalini soup enriched with Parmesan cheese, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 410
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound Italian sausage mild or spicy, casings removed
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium carrots diced
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 14.5-ounce can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup fresh spinach chopped
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

  1. In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes. Drain excess fat if necessary.
  2. Add the diced onion, garlic, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté until the vegetables are softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the chicken broth, diced tomatoes, oregano, basil, and red pepper flakes (if using). Bring to a boil.
  4. Add the ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and stir in the heavy cream and chopped spinach. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the spinach is wilted.
  6. Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Remove from heat.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and additional Parmesan if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 21gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 15gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for the heavy cream and use turkey sausage instead of pork.
  • Add other vegetables like zucchini or bell peppers for extra flavor and nutrition.

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