Ah, now we’re talking comforting, creamy, Italian-inspired soup — hearty sausage, tender ditalini pasta, and a rich Parmesan cream base. Let’s break it down so you can make it perfectly.
Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup
Servings: 4–6
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 4 cups (1 L) chicken or vegetable stock
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup ditalini pasta (or other small pasta)
- 2 tsp Italian seasoning
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- Optional: fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
1. Cook the sausage:
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add sausage and cook, breaking it into small pieces, until browned and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
2. Sauté vegetables:
- In the same pot, add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 4–5 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic and Italian seasoning, sauté 30 seconds until fragrant.
3. Add liquid and pasta:
- Pour in stock and bring to a boil.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
4. Add cream, cheese, and sausage:
- Lower heat to medium-low. Stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy.
- Return sausage to the pot. Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
5. Serve:
- Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or basil.
- Optional: sprinkle extra Parmesan on top for cheesy goodness.
Tips for the Creamiest Soup
- Cheese: Add Parmesan gradually off the heat to avoid clumping.
- Pasta: Cook in the soup to absorb flavor, but don’t overcook — ditalini continues to soften slightly off heat.
- Sausage: Mild or spicy Italian sausage can change the flavor profile; spicy adds a nice kick.
- Make-ahead: Soup thickens as it sits; you can thin with a splash of stock or cream when reheating.
If you want, I can also give a quick 30-minute one-pot version that makes this creamy soup with less prep and minimal dishes.
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