Description
A rich and hearty Italian-inspired soup made with creamy Parmesan broth, Italian sausage, tender Ditalini pasta, and fresh spinach. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 medium carrots, chopped
2 celery stalks, chopped
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup Ditalini pasta
½ teaspoon dried oregano
½ teaspoon dried basil
½ cup heavy cream
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach, chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste
Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage, crumble, and cook until browned. Remove and set aside.
In the same pot, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery until soft.
Pour in chicken broth, then add oregano and basil. Bring to a boil.
Add Ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8 to 10 minutes.
Lower the heat and stir in heavy cream, Parmesan, and cooked sausage. Simmer for 5 minutes.
Add spinach and stir until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley and extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
For a spicier version, use hot Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes.
To freeze, omit the pasta and cook it fresh when reheating.
Substitute turkey or chicken sausage for a lighter version.
Use freshly grated Parmesan for best flavor and melting quality.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 940mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: creamy sausage soup, ditalini soup, Italian pasta soup, Parmesan soup, spinach and sausage soup