Description
his Creamy Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup with Parmesan is the ultimate cozy comfort food. Packed with tender pasta, savory sausage, and a rich, creamy Parmesan-infused broth, it’s a one-pot Italian soup recipe that’s both hearty and satisfying. Perfect for chilly nights, meal prep, or feeding a hungry crowd, this creamy sausage soup is sure to become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
Ditalini pasta
Onion, finely chopped
- Garlic, minced
- Carrots, diced
- Celery, diced
- Chicken broth
- Heavy cream
- Grated Parmesan cheese
- Olive oil
- Italian seasoning
- Crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, break it apart, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, sauté onion, carrots, and celery for 5–6 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes (if using).
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a simmer. Add ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat, return sausage to the pot, and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan.
- Simmer for 5 more minutes until creamy and well combined.
- Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot, garnished with parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- Variations:
- Make it spicy: Use hot sausage and extra red pepper flakes.
- Add greens: Stir in spinach or kale at the end.
- Swap pasta: Elbows or small shells work well too.
- Lighter option: Use half-and-half or whole milk instead of cream.
- Vegetarian: Substitute plant-based sausage and vegetable broth.
- Storage/Reheating: Store in the fridge up to 4 days. Reheat gently on the stovetop, adding broth as needed to thin. For best texture, cook pasta separately if freezing the soup base.