Description
Creamy Parmesan Italian-Style Sausage Ditalini Soup is a cozy, one-pot dinner that comes together in about 35 minutes. Savory Italian sausage, tender ditalini, and a rich Parmesan cream broth deliver comforting Italian flavor in every bite. This hearty, family-friendly soup is ideal for weeknights, cool evenings, or meal prep. Top with extra Parmesan and spinach for color, nutrition, and irresistible goodness. Perfect with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Italian-style beef or turkey sausage, casings removed
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 small onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
- 1 cup heavy cream
- ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup baby spinach, chopped
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add sausage and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
- Add onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened. Stir in garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Season with Italian seasoning, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in chicken broth and bring to a gentle boil.
- Stir in ditalini pasta and simmer for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until pasta is tender.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until smooth and creamy.
- Add spinach and cook 1–2 minutes until wilted. Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve warm with extra Parmesan if desired.
Notes
- For a lighter version, use part-skim milk or half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
- Substitute turkey sausage for pork sausage; or use a plant-based sausage for a vegetarian option.
- Increase spinach for extra greens or add kale for a heartier texture.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; reheat gently on the stove.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240 ml)
- Calories: 520 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 20 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 25 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg
Keywords: Creamy soup, Italian sausage soup, ditalini soup, Parmesan soup, Creamy pasta soup, weeknight dinner, cozy soup, one-pot soup, comfort food, Italian-inspired soup