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Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

Hearty Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup, a comforting and flavorful dish perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil or avocado oil
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage or turkey sausage for lighter option
  • 1 small Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes canned, drained
  • 2 quarts Chicken Stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian option
For the Seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp Basil dried or fresh
  • 0.5 tsp Oregano dried or Italian seasoning as substitute
For the Soup
  • 1.5 cups Ditalini Pasta or any small pasta shape
  • 0.5 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
  • Salt & Black Pepper to taste
  • Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Method
 

Steps
  1. Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add 1 pound of Italian sausage, break into pieces and brown for 5-7 minutes. Remove and set aside.
  2. In the same pot, add 1 small diced onion and 2 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until translucent.
  3. Stir in 14.5 oz can of diced tomatoes, pour in 2 quarts of chicken stock, and add 0.5 teaspoon each of basil and oregano. Mix well and add back the sausage. Simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add 1.5 cups of ditalini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente, stirring occasionally.
  5. Pour in 0.5 cup of heavy cream and add 1 cup of grated Parmesan cheese. Stir until melted and creamy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 2gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Sauté the sausage well for enhanced flavor; add pasta just before serving to avoid mushiness. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze without pasta for longer storage.

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