Description
Get ready to cozy up with a bowl of Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup, your next go-to comfort food! This ultra-creamy, flavor-packed soup features juicy crumbles of Italian sausage, tiny ditalini pasta, and tender potatoes all swimming in a velvety parmesan broth. Whether you’re after a quick dinner idea, hearty lunch, or a cozy winter meal, this easy recipe checks all the boxes. It’s rich, comforting, and layered with flavors you’ll crave on repeat. Perfect for family dinners, meal prep, or when you just need a big bowl of something warm and satisfying.
Ingredients
1 lb Italian sausage, crumbled
1 cup ditalini pasta
2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced
4 cups chicken broth
1 cup heavy cream
1 cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
4 cloves garlic, minced
1 small yellow onion, finely chopped
0.25 cup fresh parsley, chopped
0.5 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
0.5 tsp salt
0.25 tsp black pepper
Instructions
1. In a large pot, brown the Italian sausage over medium heat until fully cooked. Drain excess grease if needed.
2. Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot and sauté until soft and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes.
3. Pour in chicken broth and add diced potatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
4. Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, adding extra broth if needed.
5. Lower the heat, then pour in the heavy cream and add grated parmesan. Stir until melted and soup thickens slightly.
6. Season with salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes. Add chopped parsley and stir well.
7. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with extra parmesan on top.
Notes
Use freshly grated parmesan for best flavor and melting.
If soup thickens too much when storing, add a splash of broth or cream while reheating.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Soups
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian-American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 950mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: creamy soup, Italian sausage soup, easy dinner, comfort food, winter recipes