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Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

Warm Up with Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

A comforting bowl of Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup, perfect for chilly days.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 pound Italian Sausage or turkey sausage for a lighter option
  • 1 cup Ditalini Pasta or small shells/elbow macaroni
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 medium Onion chopped
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes canned or fresh
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock or vegetable stock for vegetarian option
  • 1 teaspoon Basil fresh or dried
  • 1 teaspoon Oregano fresh or dried
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half/whole milk
  • 1 cup Parmesan Cheese or Pecorino Romano
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Black Pepper
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley chopped for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat a drizzle of olive oil over medium heat until shimmering, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon. Sauté for 5-7 minutes until browned.
  3. In the same pot, add diced onion and minced garlic. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in drained diced tomatoes and cook for 2 minutes. Pour in chicken stock, basil, and oregano; bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Return the browned sausage to the pot, and let the soup simmer on medium-low heat for 10 minutes.
  6. Add ditalini pasta; cook for an additional 8-10 minutes, tasting for al dente doneness.
  7. Reduce heat to low, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and incorporated.
  8. Taste and season with salt and black pepper as needed. Serve garnished with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 850mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 300mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Store leftover soup in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze without pasta for up to 3 months.

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