Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Soup
Enjoy a substantial soup with Italian sausage and ditalini pasta, all enveloped in a rich, creamy Parmesan broth. The ultimate comfort food for any setting.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Italian sausage, deboned.02
- 1 tbsp olive oil.03
- 1 small onion, chopped.04
- 2 cloves garlic, minced.05
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes.06
- 2 quarts chicken stock.07
- 1/2 cup heavy cream.08
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese.10
- 1 cup ditalini pasta.09
- 1/2 tsp each dried basil, oregano.11
- Fresh parsley for garnish.
- Salt and pepper to taste.12
Instructions
- Cook the sausage in oil over medium heat, crumbling it as it browns. Remove from the pan and set aside.Sauté the onion and garlic together in the pan until they become fragrant and translucent.Pour in the tomatoes, chicken stock, and herbs, then add the sausage back to the pot. Let it simmer on low heat.Mix in the pasta and cook it to an al dente texture as directed on the package.Add the cream and Parmesan to the pot, stirring until they melt completely. Season the soup to taste and garnish with fresh parsley.
Notes
1-Feel free to use any petite pasta shapes.
2-For make-ahead meals, boil the pasta on its own.
3-Both sweet and spicy sausages pair nicely.