Creamy Italian Sausage Soup
A cozy, velvety Italian pasta soup with savory sausage, tender ditalini, and a silky Parmesan finish—perfect for comfort nights.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 30 mins
- Total Time: 40 mins
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
– 1 lb Italian sausage, casings removed
– 1 tbsp olive oil (as needed)
– 1 medium onion, finely diced
– 3 garlic cloves, minced
– 5 cups low-sodium chicken broth
– 1 cup ditalini pasta
– 1 cup heavy cream (or half-and-half)
– 3/4 cup grated Parmesan
– 3 cups baby spinach, chopped
– 1 tsp Italian seasoning
– 1/4–1/2 tsp crushed red pepper (optional)
– Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Brown sausage; drain excess fat if desired.
2. Sauté onion; add garlic briefly.
3. Add broth; simmer. Cook ditalini shy of al dente.
4. Lower heat; stir in cream and Parmesan until smooth.
5. Fold in spinach and seasoning; adjust salt and pepper.
6. Rest 2–3 minutes and serve.
Notes
Cook pasta slightly under if storing. Loosen leftovers with warm broth. Add Parmesan off a boil for a silky finish.