Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

35 mins
Serves 6
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Directions

  1. 1In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage until browned.
  2. 2In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage until browned.
  3. 3In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage until browned.
  4. 4Drain excess grease if needed.
  5. 5Drain excess grease if needed.
  6. 6Drain excess grease if needed.
  7. 7Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
  8. 8Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
  9. 9Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
  10. 10Sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
  11. 11Sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
  12. 12Sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
  13. 13Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper.
  14. 14Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper.
  15. 15Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper.
  16. 16Bring to a boil.
  17. 17Bring to a boil.
  18. 18Bring to a boil.
  19. 19Add ditalini and simmer 10–12 minutes until the pasta is tender.
  20. 20Add ditalini and simmer 10–12 minutes until the pasta is tender.
  21. 21Add ditalini and simmer 10–12 minutes until the pasta is tender.
  22. 22Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan.
  23. 23Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan.
  24. 24Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan.
  25. 25Let simmer 3–4 minutes until the soup thickens and the spinach wilts.
  26. 26Let simmer 3–4 minutes until the soup thickens and the spinach wilts.
  27. 27Let simmer 3–4 minutes until the soup thickens and the spinach wilts.
  28. 28Taste and adjust seasoning.
  29. 29Taste and adjust seasoning.
  30. 30Taste and adjust seasoning.
  31. 31Ladle into bowls.
  32. 32Ladle into bowls.
  33. 33Ladle into bowls.
  34. 34Top with extra Parmesan if desired.
  35. 35Top with extra Parmesan if desired.
  36. 36Top with extra Parmesan if desired.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
  • 1 lb Italian sausage (mild or hot)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp dried basil
  • 0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1.5 cups ditalini pasta
  • 1.5 cups ditalini pasta
  • 1.5 cups ditalini pasta
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan
  • 0.75 cup grated Parmesan

Equipment

large pot

Tips

  • Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
  • Top with extra Parmesan if desired.