Description
A comforting and hearty Cozy Ditalini Soup featuring creamy Parmesan cheese, savory Italian sausage, tender ditalini pasta, and a flavorful blend of Italian seasonings simmered to perfection in chicken broth.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1/2 lb Italian sausage, removed from casing
Pasta
- 1 cup ditalini pasta
Liquids & Dairy
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Vegetables & Aromatics
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the sausage: In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned and fully cooked, approximately 5 minutes. Break the sausage into small pieces while cooking for even browning.
- Sauté onions and garlic: Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot with the sausage, cooking for an additional 3 minutes until the onion is softened and translucent, stirring occasionally.
- Add chicken broth and simmer: Pour in the chicken broth and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer over medium heat.
- Cook the pasta: Add the ditalini pasta to the simmering broth and cook until the pasta is tender, about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking.
- Add cream and cheese: Stir in the grated Parmesan cheese and heavy cream, mixing well to create a creamy texture. Season the soup with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper according to taste.
- Simmer to combine flavors: Let the soup continue to simmer gently for another 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and the soup to thicken slightly.
- Serve hot: Ladle the warm soup into bowls and serve immediately for a cozy, satisfying meal.
Notes
- For a spicier variation, use spicy Italian sausage or add red pepper flakes.
- You can substitute heavy cream with half-and-half or whole milk for a lighter soup, but the texture will be less creamy.
- If ditalini pasta is unavailable, small pasta shapes like elbow macaroni or small shells work well.
- To make this soup gluten-free, substitute ditalini pasta with a gluten-free pasta alternative.
- Leftovers refrigerate well for up to 3 days and can be reheated gently on the stovetop.
