# Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

This soup features browned Italian sausage, aromatic vegetables, ditalini pasta, and a creamy broth, finished with fresh spinach and Parmesan.

- Servings: 6 servings
- Total time: 35 min
- Cuisine: Italian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

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

## Instructions

1. In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage until browned.
2. Drain excess grease if needed.
3. Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery.
4. Sauté 4–5 minutes until softened.
5. Stir in chicken broth, diced tomatoes, Italian seasoning, basil, salt, and pepper.
6. Bring to a boil.
7. Add ditalini and simmer 10–12 minutes until the pasta is tender.
8. Stir in heavy cream, spinach, and Parmesan.
9. Let simmer 3–4 minutes until the soup thickens and the spinach wilts.
10. Taste and adjust seasoning.
11. Ladle into bowls.
12. Top with extra Parmesan if desired.

## Equipment

- large pot

## Tips

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

## Source

- Original video: https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1AbhmAEYwg/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/623d8beb-69a7-4198-aecc-dd67270dec7c
- Extracted: 2025-12-23

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