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Creamy Parmesan Italian Sausage Ditalini Soup

A heartwarming, creamy soup made with Italian sausage, ditalini pasta, and fresh basil, perfect for lifting your spirits on a rainy day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course, Soup
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil This is my go-to for everything.
  • 1 pound Italian sausage, casing removed You can use spicy or mild; my preference is spicy.
  • 1 medium onion, diced Always yellow for me, because they’re cheaper but still full of flavour.
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced Add an extra clove if you want to ward off that pesky cold.
  • 2 medium carrots, diced My kids love them in this soup.
  • 2 stalks celery, diced A must; otherwise it’s not really a soup, is it?
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained I opt for Aldi's – cheap and cheerful!
  • 4 cups chicken broth Homemade if you have the time; if not, I swear by Knorr.
  • 1 cup ditalini pasta Or whatever pasta you have.
  • 1 cup heavy cream Why not have creamy deliciousness?
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Always a generous handful.
  • to taste salt and pepper Don’t be shy!
  • to taste fresh basil, for garnish Essential for that “wow” factor!

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Add the Italian sausage, breaking it apart.
  3. Toss in the diced onion, carrots, and celery and sauté until the onion is translucent.
  4. Stir in the garlic and continue cooking for another minute until fragrant.
  5. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes.
  6. Add the chicken broth, bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer.
  7. Stir in the ditalini pasta and cook according to package instructions.
  8. Pour in the heavy cream and Parmesan cheese, stirring until everything is melted and creamy.
  9. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  10. Ladle the soup into bowls and sprinkle with fresh basil.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 15gSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 6g

Notes

Leftovers taste even better. Store in the fridge for about three days. Can be frozen in safe containers. Substitute sausage for hearty veggies to make vegetarian.
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