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Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

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A comforting and creamy soup made with Italian sausage, ditalini pasta, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for chilly evenings and quick dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb Italian sausage Can substitute with turkey sausage for a lighter option.
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth Can use vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta Can swap with mini shells if desired.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can replace with coconut milk for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • to taste Salt and pepper
  • for garnish Fresh parsley

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat a large pot over medium heat and add Italian sausage, cooking until golden brown and crumbly. Drain any excess grease.
  2. Add diced onion and minced garlic, cooking until the onion is translucent (about 3-4 minutes).
  3. Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
  4. Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions or until al dente.
  5. Lower the heat and mix in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, stirring until the cheese melts and the soup becomes creamy.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  7. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Notes

This soup stores well for up to 3 days in the refrigerator and can be frozen for up to 2 months. Reheat slowly, adding a splash of broth or cream to restore creaminess. Consider adding a bay leaf during simmering or using red pepper flakes for heat.
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