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Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup
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Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

A cozy Italian-inspired soup filled with tender ditalini pasta, savory turkey sausage, and creamy Parmesan broth — the perfect balance of comfort and flavor for chilly evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soup
Cuisine: Italian-American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb turkey sausage (sweet or spicy)
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes, drained
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 0.5 cup heavy cream
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta
  • 0.5 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon
  • knife and cutting board
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • ladle

Method
 

  1. In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil and cook the sausage until browned. Remove the sausage but keep the drippings in the pot.
  2. Sauté onion and garlic in the same pot until softened and fragrant.
  3. Stir in tomatoes, chicken stock, basil, oregano, and return the sausage to the pot. Simmer for about 10 minutes.
  4. Add ditalini pasta and cook until al dente, about 8–10 minutes.
  5. Lower heat and stir in heavy cream and Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
  6. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra depth, add a splash of white wine when sautéing the onions. You can also use pork sausage if preferred. This soup reheats beautifully — just add a bit of broth when warming it up.