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Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

Hearty Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup for Cozy Nights

Enjoy this cozy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup, perfect for chilly evenings and adaptable for various diets.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450

Ingredients
  

For the Soup
  • 1 lb Italian Sausage choose sweet or spicy
  • 1 cup Ditalini Pasta or small shells or elbow macaroni
  • 1 cup Fresh Parmesan Cheese grated from a wedge
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream or half-and-half or evaporated milk
  • 4 cups Chicken Stock homemade or low-sodium
  • 1 medium Onion finely diced
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 can Diced Tomatoes drained
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Basil
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Oregano
  • 2 tablespoons Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • large soup pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium heat. Add crumbled Italian sausage and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove sausage from pot, leaving drippings.
  2. Add finely diced onion, sauté for about 3-5 minutes until soft. Add minced garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  3. Stir in drained diced tomatoes, chicken stock, dried oregano, and basil. Return sausage to pot and simmer for 10 minutes.
  4. Add ditalini pasta and cook for 8-10 minutes until al dente.
  5. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 600mgFiber: 3gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 250mgIron: 2.5mg

Notes

For a lighter option, substitute turkey sausage and use half-and-half. Store leftovers for up to 3 days in the fridge, or freeze for up to 3 months.

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