Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup
Warm up your week with this Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup! Packed with Italian sausage, fresh spinach, and Parmesan cheese, this soup is hearty, comforting, and perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in.
Ingredients:
1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup milk (whole or 2%)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
½ tsp Italian seasoning
¼ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
2 cups cooked ditalini pasta
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, plus extra for garnish
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Directions:
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Remove any excess grease if necessary.
Add the onion and sauté until soft, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic and cook 1 more minute until fragrant.
Pour in chicken broth, heavy cream, and milk. Stir in diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, and crushed red pepper flakes. Simmer gently.
Add cooked ditalini pasta and Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts into the creamy soup.
Stir in spinach and cook 2-3 minutes until wilted. Adjust seasoning with salt and black pepper.
Serve warm, garnished with extra Parmesan and fresh parsley if desired.
Benefits:
High in protein: Italian sausage and cheese provide muscle-supporting protein.
Nutrient-rich: Spinach adds vitamins A, C, and iron.
Comfort food made healthier: Homemade and creamy without the preservatives of canned soups.
Family-friendly: Easy to prepare and loved by kids and adults alike.
Prep Time: 10 min
Cook Time: 25 min
Total Time: 35 min
Servings: 6
Calories: 385 kcal per serving
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Warm up with this Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup! A hearty, comforting Italian soup with sausage, spinach, Parmesan, and ditalini pasta perfect for easy family dinners.
