Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort with this rich and creamy Cozy Ditalini Soup featuring savory Italian sausage, tender vegetables, and a luxurious Parmesan-infused broth. Perfect for a chilly evening or whenever you crave a hearty, satisfying meal.
Ingredients
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For the Soup:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy, casings removed)
- 1 small yellow onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 carrots (diced)
- 2 celery stalks (diced)
- 1 teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup water
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained)
- 1 cup uncooked ditalini pasta
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cups baby spinach (roughly chopped)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the Italian sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Remove excess grease if necessary.
- Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook for 5–6 minutes until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in Italian seasoning and red pepper flakes, if using. Add the chicken broth, water, and diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook for 8–10 minutes until al dente. Lower the heat and stir in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Add the spinach and cook for another 1–2 minutes, just until wilted. Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve hot with extra Parmesan on top if desired.
Notes
- You can substitute kale or Swiss chard for spinach.
- For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- This soup thickens as it sits, so add a splash of broth or water when reheating leftovers.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 890mg
- Fat: 29g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
