Description
This Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup is a hearty, comforting soup packed with savory Italian sausage, vegetables, tender ditalini pasta, and a creamy Parmesan finish. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 medium carrot, peeled and diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups chicken broth (low-sodium preferred)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 ½ cups ditalini pasta (uncooked)
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
- Add onion, garlic, carrot, and celery; sauté 4–5 minutes until vegetables soften.
- Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Add ditalini pasta and reduce heat to a simmer. Cook until pasta is tender, about 10 minutes.
- Stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until well combined. Heat through but do not boil.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
Notes
- Use mild or spicy Italian sausage depending on your spice preference.
- Leftovers store well in the fridge for 2–3 days.
- For a lighter version, substitute half-and-half for heavy cream.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American