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Italian Sausage and Ditalini Soup

A warm and comforting dish combining savory Italian sausage, rich cream, and tender pasta, perfect for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 450
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Italian sausage Sweet or spicy sausage as per preference.
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta Can substitute with any small pasta.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Can substitute with half-and-half or whole milk.
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Feel free to add more for extra creaminess.
  • to taste units Salt and pepper
  • for garnish units Fresh parsley, chopped

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot over medium heat, cook the Italian sausage until browned. Remove from the pot and drain excess fat.
  2. In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until it becomes translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more.
  4. Pour in the chicken broth and add the diced tomatoes, bringing it to a gentle simmer.
  5. Add the ditalini pasta, cooking it until al dente—roughly 8-10 minutes.
  6. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and well combined.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste, adjusting to your preference.
  8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 2gSugar: 3g

Notes

This soup can be made a day ahead to deepen flavors and is freezer-friendly if cooled before storing. Pair with garlic bread or a green salad.

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