Description
This creamy Parmesan Italian sausage ditalini soup is the ultimate comfort food, combining savory Italian sausage, tender ditalini pasta, and a rich Parmesan cream broth. Perfect for chilly evenings, it’s a hearty, satisfying dish that’s ready in just 30 minutes. The perfect balance of flavors makes it a family favorite!
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage (preferably fresh from a deli)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced (extra if you love garlic)
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, drained
2 quarts chicken stock
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup ditalini pasta
½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ tsp dried basil
½ tsp dried oregano
Salt and fresh cracked black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the sausage: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, breaking it up as it cooks until browned. Set aside, leaving the flavorful bits in the pot.
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Build the base: In the same pot, cook diced onion and garlic until softened and fragrant (about 3-4 minutes).
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Create the soup: Add diced tomatoes, chicken stock, basil, and oregano. Stir to combine, then return sausage to the pot.
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Simmer: Let the mixture simmer for about 10 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
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Add pasta and cream: Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook until tender. Lower the heat and pour in the heavy cream, then stir in the Parmesan until melted.
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Season: Taste and adjust with salt and pepper. Serve with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
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Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. When reheating, add a splash of chicken stock to restore the creamy texture and prevent the pasta from becoming too soft.
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Make Ahead: This soup tastes even better the next day as the flavors deepen.
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Freezing: Not recommended due to the cream which may separate upon reheating.
