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Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

A cozy bowl of creamy soup featuring Italian sausage, ditalini pasta, and rich Parmesan, perfect for a comforting meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 pound Italian sausage Can use pre-cooked sausage for quicker preparation.
  • 1 cup Ditalini pasta Substitute with any small pasta if needed.
  • 1 cup Heavy cream For a dairy-free version, use coconut milk.
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese Use nutritional yeast for a dairy-free option.
  • 4 cups Chicken broth Can substitute with vegetable broth for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 medium Onion Chopped.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 2 cups Spinach Fresh or frozen.
  • to taste teaspoons Salt Adjust according to preference.
  • to taste teaspoons Pepper Adjust according to preference.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large pot, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat until browned. Remove any excess grease.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until softened.
  3. Stir in chicken broth and bring to a boil.
  4. Add Ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions.
  5. Reduce heat, then stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted.
  6. Add spinach and cook until wilted.
  7. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  8. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

Garnish with extra Parmesan and fresh spinach leaves. Pair with a crunchy side salad or crusty bread. This soup stores well in the fridge for about 3–4 days and can be frozen for up to 3 months. Add a splash of water or broth when reheating as the pasta may absorb liquid.