Description
A rich and flavorful Italian soup with savory sausage, creamy broth, and al dente ditalini pasta.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian sausage (sweet or spicy)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes, drained
- 2 quarts chicken stock
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and freshly cracked black pepper, to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add the Italian sausage, breaking it up and cooking until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove the sausage and set aside.
- Sauté the diced onion and garlic in the pot until soft and fragrant.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes, chicken stock, basil, and oregano. Return the sausage and bring to a gentle simmer for about 10 minutes.
- Add the ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8-10 minutes.
- Reduce heat, stir in the heavy cream and grated Parmesan cheese, and mix until creamy.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Can be made a day in advance for deeper flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 50mg