Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup
This creamy soup combines savory Italian sausage, fresh vegetables, and hearty ditalini pasta for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound Italian Sausage Use sweet or hot sausage based on preference.
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil For cooking.
- 1 medium Onion, diced Provides base flavor.
- 3 cloves Garlic, minced Enhances the aromatic flavor.
- 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes Canned for convenience.
- 4 cups Chicken Stock Homemade or store-bought.
- 1 teaspoon Dried Basil Adds herbaceous flavor.
- 1 teaspoon Oregano Classic Italian seasoning.
- 1 cup Ditalini Pasta Can substitute with other small pasta.
- 1 cup Heavy Cream Brings creaminess to the soup.
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese, freshly grated For flavor and richness.
- ¼ cup Fresh Parsley, chopped For garnish.
- Salt and Black Pepper, to taste For seasoning.
Instructions
Cooking
- In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onions and garlic until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, chicken stock, dried basil, oregano, and browned sausage. Simmer for 10 minutes.
- Add ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions, about 7-9 minutes.
- Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Season with salt and black pepper. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
Serve this delicious soup hot in bowls. You can add extra grated Parmesan cheese on top or serve it with crusty bread.