Description
Rustic Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup blends hearty Italian flavors with comforting pasta and rich, savory broth. Spoon through this soul-warming soup and savor each delicious bite that brings warmth from classic Mediterranean kitchens to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
Meats:
- 1 pound (454 grams) Italian sausage, casings removed
Vegetables and Aromatics:
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces/411 grams) diced tomatoes, drained
Remaining Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) chicken broth
- 1 cup (237 milliliters) heavy cream
- 1 cup small pasta (ditalini or elbow)
- 1 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the protein by searing Italian sausage in a heated pot with olive oil, methodically breaking down the meat until it develops a rich golden-brown exterior. Transfer the browned sausage to a separate plate.
- Utilize the same pot to transform diced onions and minced garlic, sautéing them until the onions become translucent and release their aromatic essence.
- Introduce diced tomatoes, chicken broth, and dried herbs into the vegetable base, creating a robust liquid foundation. Elevate the mixture to a vigorous boil.
- Cascade ditalini pasta into the bubbling broth, allowing it to simmer and cook until achieving a perfect al dente texture with slight resistance when bitten.
- Transition the heat to a gentle medium-low setting, then incorporate heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring consistently until the ingredients meld into a luxurious, velvety consistency.
- Reunite the previously seared sausage with the creamy pasta mixture, ensuring even distribution and harmonizing the flavors. Calibrate the seasoning with salt and pepper according to personal preference.
- Conclude the culinary journey by ladling the soup into serving vessels, embellishing with freshly chopped parsley as a vibrant garnish, and presenting the dish while warmth remains pronounced.
Notes
- Customize sausage heat level by choosing mild, medium, or spicy Italian sausage based on personal preference.
- Swap heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter version of the soup.
- Use gluten-free pasta to make the recipe suitable for those with gluten sensitivities.
- Enhance nutrition by adding chopped kale or spinach during the last few minutes of cooking for extra vitamins and minerals.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg