Description

Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of this Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup. Packed with Italian sausage, pasta, and spinach in a creamy broth, this soup is a satisfying meal perfect for any day of the week.

Ingredients

For the Soup:

1 tablespoon olive oil
1 pound Italian sausage (mild or spicy), casings removed
1 small yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4 cup tomato paste
6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
1 cup ditalini pasta
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 cups fresh spinach, roughly chopped
Salt and black pepper to taste

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Instructions

Prepare the Soup: Heat olive oil in a large pot. Cook Italian sausage until browned. Add onion, garlic, Italian seasoning, and red pepper flakes; cook until fragrant.
Add Ingredients: Stir in tomato paste, chicken broth, diced tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then add ditalini pasta and simmer until al dente.
Finish the Soup: Lower heat, stir in heavy cream and Parmesan until creamy. Add spinach, cook until wilted. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve: Ladle into bowls, garnish with extra Parmesan if desired.

Notes

For a lighter version, use half-and-half instead of heavy cream.
You can substitute kale for spinach if preferred.
Make it gluten-free by using gluten-free pasta.